PRESS RELEASE New Program Manager for Deception Pass Park Foundation has long family history of service to beloved State Park The State Park’s non-profit Foundation now has a full-time employee, who happens to be the Grandson of 1970s park manager Bob …
Volunteer News!
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 …
Thank You!
Thank you! This was quite the wild year weather wise in the park. There were some serious windstorms that took out a lot of trees and wreaked havoc in the campgrounds and Bowman Bay and I just want to say thanks to the Wednesday volunteer group and the park …
Volunteer News!
Great News! As the park season begins so does the need for volunteers. We have several volunteer opportunities available this season for you to choose from that will fit your lifestyle. The Adopt-A-Programs provide you the opportunity to choose a trail, beach, …
New Director of Washington State Parks
NEWS RELEASES Posted on: March 1, 2021 by Washington State Parks STATE PARKS COMMISSION APPOINTS NEW AGENCY DIRECTOR Nationwide search reveals home-grown talent OLYMPIA – March 1, 2021 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission today …
The Maiden of Deception Pass
The Maiden of Deception Pass By Elizabeth Bentz Picture Rosario Beach. The soft sands of the shore, the rocky tidepools, the beautiful ocean views, the sound of the waves softly crashing ashore, and the Maiden of Deception Pass watching over it …
Play, Learn, Protect
Play, Learn, Protect By Elizabeth Bentz Children giggle with excitement as they proudly raise their right hand and repeat “as a Junior Ranger, I promise to share my adventures with my family and friends as I play, learn, and protect, Deception Pass State …
Citizen science and connection to the natural world in the age of COVID-19
Citizen science and connection to the natural world in the age of COVID-19 By Kristina Holley, PharmD Tucked in the northwest corner of the iconic Coupeville Wharf this summer was my own little world. Once a week, starting in mid June, in the early …
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The Harbor Porpoises in Your Backyard
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 …
Welcome to the January 2020 Current!
Happy New Year! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to the new year. As the rain seems to be around for a while, sit down, relax and enjoy this month's Current. Click here to read more... …
Welcome to the December 2019 Current!
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are looking forward to the upcoming holiday season - we definitely are! Be sure to check out the awesome things we have going on including the Bowman Bay Holiday and First Day Hike! Click here to read more... …
Welcome to the November 2019 Current!
We hope you had a wonderful Halloween and are looking forward to the upcoming holidays as much as we are! Click here to read more... …
