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Deception Pass Park Foundation Steps Up to Fund Vital Programs Amid Federal Budget Cuts Nationwide
Deception Pass State Park, WA – May 5, 2025 – In the wake of the loss of significant federal funding, the Deception Pass Park Foundation is proud to announce its expanded role in supporting Washington’s favorite state park: Deception Pass State Park. The …
Lineup Announced: American Roots Concert Series Returns to Deception Pass State Park!
Join the crowd at the North Beach Amphitheater Saturday nights in July and August for this free summer concert series The North Beach Amphitheater draws a crowd Saturday nights in July and August for the free summer American Roots Concert Series. Photo by …
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Teen Ambassador Program
Teen Ambassador Program Deception Pass Park Foundation invites you to join our team in promoting Conservation and Environmental Stewardship of our Parks. We are looking for two motivated Teens who are interested in conservation, restoration, …
Interpretive Programs to kick off the new year!
We are excited to announce the line-up of interpretive programming to kick off 2024. For more information about programs, please do not hesitate to contact the Interpretive Team at DeceptionPass.Interpreter@parks.wa.gov. First Day Hike Mark the calendar, …
Emily Gilbert Elected to Second Term
Foundation President Emily Gilbert Elected to Second Term By Terica Ginther It’s no wonder that Emily Gilbert loves the Park so much- her living room windows look right out at the bridge all day! From her living room, to the Foundation board room, Emily …
Meet the Interpretive Team
Meet the Interpretive Team Joy Sullivan, Parks Interpretive Specialist 2 Each October, we welcome new Washington Service Corps members to the interpretive team. Members work closely with park staff to offer quality interpretive and educational experience …
Emily Gilbert Elected to Second Term
Foundation President Emily Gilbert Elected to Second Term By Terica Ginther It’s no wonder that Emily Gilbert loves the Park so much- her living room windows look right out at the bridge all day! From her living room, to the Foundation board room, Emily …
Volunteering Makes Life Worthwhile
Volunteering Makes Life Worthwhile By Terica Ginther, Past-President Deception Pass Park Foundation I recently lost two people very dear to me. I think we all take a moment when we lose someone close to us and evaluate the story of their life and, for a …
Mark Lunz Legacy Award
History & Recipient The Mark Lunz Legacy Award was created in 2022, by the Deception Pass Park Foundation, during the Deception Pass State Park 100 Year celebration. This award was created to recognize a staff member that has made a significant …
Reservation Bay (Bowman Bay)
Excerpt from Two Hands and a Shovel by Jack Hartt A bay with two names. When it was a military reservation set aside as a defense base, the headland to the to the southwest was called Reservation Head, and the bay was called Reservation Bay. Amos Bowman …
Harbor Porpoise Parties!
(Or, Harbor Porpoises Like to Party) by Dr. Cindy Elliser Research Director Pacific Mammal Research You usually see them in very small groups, usually 1-2, maybe 3 animals. They are often shy and elusive - sometimes all you see is the water …
