How do you celebrate the 100th birthday of anything, let alone one of Washington most visited state park? That was the monumental challenge the Deception Pass Park Foundation undertook over a year ago. Its solution - spread the celebration throughout the year …
Rory Wallgren, Washington State Volunteer of the Year!
By Jason Armstrong Deception Pass State Park Area Manager When I took over as the Area Manager for Deception Pass State Park Rory Wallgren, a long-time small business owner in Washington State and a lifelong resident of Washington, had a retirement goal of …
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Memorial/Dedication Plaques
Deception Pass State Park, the most visited park in Washington state, hosts people from all over to come and experience nature’s beauty firsthand. Deception Pass Park Foundation has begun offering two giving programs, memorial and dedication plaques that honor …
Rare Jewel on the Forest Floor
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 For Dummies The opening of boating season is an exciting time of year and it's always held on the first Saturday of May; for me, it is day 85 of boating season. Having been through Deception Pass more than 18,000 times, I can honestly profess …
Otto Rae Elwell:Deception Pass Bridge Designer
Otto Rae Elwell: Deception Pass Bridge Designer By JuLee Rudolf, Island Unseen View of Deception Pass Bridge From Whidbey Island Towards Pass Island The history of the Canoe and Deception Pass Bridges would not be complete without the story of one of …
Wondering About Wildflowers?
By Elizabeth Bentz The sun is brightly shining, not a cloud in the sky, and the weather finally warming. Spring is in the air! Early springtime brings many changes to Deception Pass State Park, and one of my favorites are the wildflowers that begin to …
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 …
Reflection on April 2021 Volunteer Opportunities
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 …
