Just South of Coupeville, Washington on Whidbey Island sits an Island County park, Rhododendron Park. I had never visited it, mostly due to lurid tales back in the day. In the 1990's and early 2000's the small campground at the park had a not so savory reputation. However, times change and with Covid the campground… Continue reading Local Adventures: Rhodie Road Trail
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Local Adventures: Cedar Looping In The Kettles Trails
The other day I wasn't planning on hiking, but a super low spring tide meant I couldn't take the ferry off the island, so I opened up my phone for inspiration of where to go, with time on hand. As I was whining about there being nowhere I wanted to go, Kirk reminded me over… Continue reading Local Adventures: Cedar Looping In The Kettles Trails
Local Adventures: Clinton Beach Park
Clinton Beach Park might be one of the smallest public beaches on Whidbey Island. And also one of the oddest ones to reach. To access it, drive down Hwy 525 towards the Clinton Ferry dock, but stay in the main lane (do not get into the ferry lane). At the light above the ferry pay… Continue reading Local Adventures: Clinton Beach Park
Book Review: Getting To The Water’s Edge
In the past year a new edition of Getting To The Water's Edge was printed, the 3rd edition. The 2nd edition was well used by us, and I was very happy to see a more up to date version finally be published. The book covers both Whidbey and Camano Islands, which makes up Island County.… Continue reading Book Review: Getting To The Water’s Edge
Local Adventures: Bluff Trail-Kettles Loop
Fort Ebey State Park sits in the central section of Whidbey Island, just outside of Coupeville, but close to Oak Harbor. Years ago I hiked all the trails there with my oldest son, him strapped into a jogger stroller. Since we moved back to Whidbey Island, I hadn't gotten back here much, and it clicked… Continue reading Local Adventures: Bluff Trail-Kettles Loop