By Dr. Cindy Elliser Research Director Pacific Mammal Research A dorsal fin rolls at the surface in Burrow’s Bay - it’s a whale, a dolphin, no- it’s a porpoise! Wait... what’s a porpoise? The term dolphin and porpoise are often used interchangeably, but …
Good News From the Tide Pools
By Dr. David Cowles and Class In the summer of 2020 the Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory Marine Invertebrates class studied the intertidal community of Urchin Rocks (UR), part of Deception Pass State Park. The intertidal zone at Urchin Rocks is mainly …
2021 First Day Event
The First Day Hike has long been a tradition at Deception Pass State Park and is a great way to start the New Year outdoors. This year, we would like to continue the tradition while providing a fun and safe opportunity for all. We have come up with a variety …
Rory Wallgren
By Jason Armstrong Deception Pass State Park Area Manager Rory Wallgren is a local resident who lives on the park boundary. He has been an avid volunteer in the park since 2017, donating hundreds of hours annually to ensure the park is well kept and …
Rememberences
“Your memory feels like home to me. So whenever my mind wanders, it always finds its way back to you.”― Ranata Suzuki By Alicia Vertefeuille DPPF Board Member Commemorative gifting, or tribute gifting, is a great way to honor and remember your …
Annual Fund:Making A Difference
By Terica Ginther President, Deception Pass Park Foundation Since 2005, Deception Pass Park Foundation has worked tirelessly to support Deception Pass State Park, but this past year was certainly unprecedented. Budget cuts, park closures, and ever-changing …
President’s Note
By Terica Ginther, President Deception Pass Park Foundation In September the Deception Pass Park Foundation installed new officers. I am very fortunate to follow in the footsteps of one of the best Board Presidents we have ever had, Lori Maul. Through …
Exploring the Tide Pools Virtually!
By Joy Kacoroski Park Interprative Specialist Do you remember the first time you saw a tide pool? With a grin I tell the students on my screen, “How about we see what the tide pools look like under water?” I click my radio and signal to our volunteer in …
First Impressions
By Elizabeth Bentz The morning I first stepped out of my house into my new home, Deception Pass State Park, comes back to me instantly. I remember specific sensations; it was damp, fog was coming over the trees, and most distinctly, there was …
Rory Wallgren
By Jason Armstrong Park Manager Rory Wallgren is the Deception Pass Park Foundation’s handyman. He is a local resident who lives on the park boundary and has been an avid volunteer in the park since 2017, donating hundreds of hours annually to ensure the …
Volunteer News
The first day of November is here and the holidays are right around the corner. However, there will still be volunteer opportunities available for us. We are having a “Community Work Party Campground Cleanup” on Saturday, November 7th. Grab your mask, gloves, …
Forest Bathing-Just Do It!
by Jamie Trost Certified Forest Therapy Guide For most people in the modern world, nature has become anything but natural. Millions of people spend their days locked to screens large and small, inside buildings or vehicles that keep us separated from …
