By Jason Armstrong, Area Manager Deception Pass State Park has had a real strange year in 2020, much like many other parks in the system. Think back prior to COVID-19, the Deception Pass Park Foundation was ready to kick off their first fun run in the …
Deception Pass Bridge Project News
Repair work on the Deception Pass Bridge resumed last month. Travelers should plan for limited parking along SR 20 and sidewalk closures. Deception Pass State Park and all businesses in the area will remain open during construction. Those planning spring and …
Bowman Bay Trail Bridge
When the footbridge at the beginning of the trail to Lighthouse Point and Lottie Bay recently began to give way, the Whidbey Island Retired Chief Petty Officer's Association stepped up to construct a new one. The Retired Chiefs have contributed hundreds of …
Junior Ranger Programs
Becoming a Junior Ranger is an important experience for any young camper! Every summer, thousands of kids attend Junior Ranger events and programs at Deception Pass. Junior Rangers are taught about respecting nature, park safety and natural history, and …
Civilian Conservation Corps Stove Restoration
The stove shelters at Cranberry Lake and North Beach are among the most popular of the many Civilian Conservation Corps-built structures at Deception Pass. They were constructed in the 1930s and until recently, they were really starting to show their age. A …
Maintaining Education and Interpretation
In 2010, the park’s Interpretive Specialist was lost due to State Parks budget cuts. This left the park without any staff dedicated to educational work. The Foundation believes that interpretation and environmental education are among the most important …
A New Amphitheater
Thanks to the hard work of Eagle Scout Nathan Wagner and his troop, the generosity of Frontier Building Supply, and support from the Deception Pass Park Foundation, the 1st half of our amphitheater renovations have been completed! Nathan recently finished …
Cornet Bay Fireplace
The Cornet Bay Fireplace was built by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It is used year-round by groups staying at the Cornet Bay Retreat Center for marshmallow roasting, campfire sing-alongs and even a number of weddings. Over the …
