The first day of Spring is meant for hiking, especially if it is in the low 60s and perfect blue skies. Every mountain was visible today as we sailed across the Salish Sea to Port Townsend, Wa, from Whidbey Island. We could see Mount Baker, all the northern and mid-Cascade Mountains, and Mount Rainier far… Continue reading Local Adventures: Sather Park
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Local Adventures: Deception Pass State Park Discovery Trail
Deception Pass State Park is Washington State's most visited state park. It sits mainly on the north end of Whidbey Island, but also is on Pass Island, Fidalgo Island and a bit on the mainland. From waterfront, to the famous double span bridge over the pass, to deep evergreen forests, it is a massive state… Continue reading Local Adventures: Deception Pass State Park Discovery Trail
Local Adventures: Boondocking At Deception Pass State Park
I've been striving to get out on more trips in our RV, so I decided we needed a winter trip, before spring shows up. I've previously camped at Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington, but stayed in the older (much larger) campground above Cranberry Lake, in the park's core. The park has a… Continue reading Local Adventures: Boondocking At Deception Pass State Park
Local Adventures: Cranberry Lake Trail
Though I lived just down the street from Deception Pass State Park in high school, I had never hiked the Cranberry Lake Trail in the park. Kirk had the day off, so we went off to Deception Pass State Park, which sits at the northern tip of Whidbey Island. It's a drive for us, around… Continue reading Local Adventures: Cranberry Lake Trail
South Whidbey State Park: The Campground Loops
Last week, I was looking at the park brochure for South Whidbey State Park, and I realized there was a trail I had not walked. It was shocking for as often as we go there. This Washington State Park is only a couple of miles from our homestead. It is part of the old road… Continue reading South Whidbey State Park: The Campground Loops