Resource Protection through Education
By Joy Kacoroski Interpretive Specialist The Interpretive Program at Deception Pass State Park has grown and evolved over the last few years to include a variety of programming; guided hikes, youth-programs, evening programs, guest speakers, …
Growing the Interpretive Program, one idea at a time!Read More
photo by Jack Hartt Rise and Shine by Jack Hartt It’s early morning, shortly after sunrise. The Bowman campground …
By Jason Armstrong A few years back I had an AmeriCorps service member by the name of Nicky Becher come to me and introduce the concept of game and craft night in the park. Nicky proposed that this event take place every Friday night during the summer, …
by Elizabeth Bentz Deception Pass State Park is a unique and wonderful place where visitors hike through old growth forests, swim in sparkling lakes, kayak choppy ocean waters, and explore amazing creatures in tidepools. There are many amazing environments …
by Elizabeth Bentz The final school bells have rung, the solstice has passed, and summer is here. Summertime at Deception Pass State Park provides something for everyone to enjoy! Think back to summers past. What do you love about summertime? What aspects …
The summer lineup is as follows: July 10 — Trío Guadalevín Named for the ancient river gorge that divides the city of Ronda in Andalusia, Trío Guadalevín explores the roots that bind the Americas with Southern Europe, the Maghreb and West Africa. …
Traditional music series returns to Deception Pass Park this summer!Read More
Crabbing at Cornet Bay By JuLee Rudolf, Island Unseen First published December 27, 2014. Updated to reflect changes If you want to be guaranteed to harvest legal-sized Dungeness or Red rock crab around Whidbey Island: buy a boat. If that’s not an option, …
By Louanne Issacson, Volunteer Coordinator Deception Pass Park Foundation When I took on the role of Volunteer Coordinator for the Foundation a little over a year ago, I had no idea what would come of it, or how I would convince people to dedicate a few …
PEBBLES AT THE PASS By Terry Slotemaker and Gene Kiver, photos by Gene Kiver In Deception Pass State Park there are miles of pebbly beaches such as at West Beach, North Beach, Rosario Beach, Bowman Bay and Hoypus Point. If you are at the beach on an …
by Elizabeth Bentz Have you ever looked into a tidepool and observed the life within? Tidepools are small bodies of water that encapsulate a complex ecosystem and intricate food web. Tidepools form from the changing tides. As high tide recedes and …
Rare Jewel on the Forest Floor By Marlene Finley While hiking in the park this month, you may be rewarded with an increasingly rare find: the fairy slipper also known as calypso orchid or Calypso bulbosa. This delicate pink flower can be found in …
Deception Pass State Park is Washington State's most-visited state park for a reason. Mysterious coves, rugged cliffs, jaw-dropping sunsets, and a
