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Local Adventures: Wandering Deception Pass State Park

I don't often get up to Deception Pass State Park, simply due to mileage - and how busy it is. It is the most visited state park in Washington State, and sits on the north end of Whidbey Island. Usually when we go thru the park, we are heading on or off the island, crossing… Continue reading Local Adventures: Wandering Deception Pass State Park

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Local Adventures: Larry Scott Memorial Trail Waterfront

It is doable to reach this trailhead by foot, from the ferry dock in Port Townsend, Washington - on the Quimper Peninsula, meaning one can walk on from the Coupeville ferry dock on Whidbey Island and do it without a car. The walk from the ferry dock and back is the same length as the… Continue reading Local Adventures: Larry Scott Memorial Trail Waterfront

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Local Adventures: PNT-Bluff Trail Loop

Heading out early on Saturday morning for a hike before farm chores awaited us, I picked out a loop at Fort Ebey State Park, of which half the trails I had not hiked before. It was a thigh burner as well. Where you'd swear the trail goes uphill most of the way...hah. But that is… Continue reading Local Adventures: PNT-Bluff Trail Loop

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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