Old decommissioned forts are full of history. Perfect for learning about the less than stellar parts of American history, when the great lie of fallout shelters was pressed onto citizens by The Civil Defense - that they would save you because nuclear war was going to be a common event. Or something. The National Park… Continue reading The Fallout Shelters of The Mortar Pits
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Wandering The Forts
Every year we find time to visit the forts of Whidbey Island, Wa - meaning Fort Ebey and Fort Casey, that are now state parks. It's interesting to see how things change, and more is restored, year by year, to bringing the forts back to their glory years. Pick a couple of days when it… Continue reading Wandering The Forts
Local Adventures: Pratt Preserve
There is something about the foggy mornings on Whidbey Island that make the world just that much better. It's cool and maybe a bit misty. My friend Linda joined me for a quick hike in the early hours. Being it was a holiday weekend, I wanted an early start. I took her to the Pratt… Continue reading Local Adventures: Pratt Preserve
Local Adventures: Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve
Whidbey Camano Land Trust has been on a buying spree the past few years. Which isn't a bad thing, because the land is getting protected from being developed and new trails/areas are opening up. A huge purchase last year was the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve, located in Central Whidbey Island, just outside of Island… Continue reading Local Adventures: Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve
Local Adventures: Connelly Creek Trail
After my short hike in March on the Happy Valley Park Trail, I wanted to hike Connelly Creek Trail the next time we were in Bellingham, Washington. We had errands to run and I had a free hour or so I took advantage of it. And I hit it right at spring, with everything opening… Continue reading Local Adventures: Connelly Creek Trail