The Maxwelton Trails Park is open on the south end of Whidbey Island now. It was an odd mix of turning school owned trails into public trails, and are now part of South Whidbey Parks and Rec department. It also brought in a huge forested section that was bought from a local family, to bring… Continue reading Local Adventures: Maxwelton Trails Park – Old Log Road
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Watching Fall Slide In
There is something about watching Fall slide in...it doesn't happen fast most years. It's a slow drop. Still gets warm in the middle of the day, but by 6 pm, it's chilly. On our island, in the Salish Sea, chances are I'll wake up in the middle of the night and hear the foghorns on… Continue reading Watching Fall Slide In
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
The Fallout Shelters of The Mortar Pits
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
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