If there is something I have learned over the years about hiking, when conservancy groups talk about grand trail visions, you cannot 100% expect for the vision to materialize...or it could be 20 more years till it happens. Comes down to money, volunteers and the property owners willing to talk. The truth is, I am… Continue reading Walking Ebey’s Trail System: The Full Loop Experience
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Local Adventures: Ebey Prairie Wayside Park
Between the county seat of Island County, Coupeville, and the Coupeville Ferry is Engle Road. Most people driving it are in a rush, annoyed by the low speed limit. Yet, if they slowed down, they might see things they had missed. As one leaves the town of Coupeville, Engle Road is farm fields, wide and… Continue reading Local Adventures: Ebey Prairie Wayside Park
Local Adventures: Walking Ebey’s Trail System – Prairie Wayside Trail
When the Walking Ebey's Trail System opened up about 6 months ago just outside of Coupeville, Washington (on Whidbey Island) I was very excited and walked the main trail as soon as it was open to boots. (See here for the trip report I wrote). I had been meaning to get back and do the… Continue reading Local Adventures: Walking Ebey’s Trail System – Prairie Wayside Trail
Local Adventures: Walking Ebey’s Trail System
The newest trail system on Whidbey Island just recently opened to boots. Located in Central Whidbey, just outside of Coupeville, Wa this system will help tie in multiple trails to make a much larger area for walkers and hikers to spread out on. The Walking Ebey’s Trail System sits between Admiralty Inlet Preserve Trails and… Continue reading Local Adventures: Walking Ebey’s Trail System