by Jason Morgan Marine Projects Manager Northwest Straits Foundation On December 3rd, 2021, the Northwest Straits Foundation (NWSF), Skagit County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and their many dedicated volunteers wrapped up six years of beach …
In the Footsteps of Giants
by Aaron Chava AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Decpetion Pass State Park Goose Rock Glacial Striations Imagine, if you will, that all of Deception Pass State Park is covered by a massive glacier. We’re talking about a 3,000 foot tall block …
Meet The Harlequin Duck
By Jeff Sinker Reprinted with permission from Skagit Audubon Society Male Harlequin ducks are unmistakable in their stunning blue/chestnut/white breeding plumage and look as though they are dressed for a masquerade ball. These small …
Congratulations to our Teen Ambassadors!
Deception Pass Park Foundation Launches its Teen Ambassador Program The Teen Ambassador program is designed to assist young people from Skagit County who have a connection with Deception Pass to build a professional relationship with the Park. The two …
Reflections on a year
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you build a successful Park Foundation? The same way. by Terica Ginther President, Deception Pass Park Foundation For the past 16 years, the Deception Pass Park Foundation has …
Welcome Jared!
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 …
Meet the Marbled Murrelet
By Jeff Sinker Reprinted with permission from Skagit Audubon Society A small chunky seabird, who is as much at home in the canopy of an old-growth forest raising its single chick as it is feeding on favorite forage fish like Pacific herring in …
Growing the Interpretive Program, one idea at a time!
By Joy Kacoroski Interpretive Specialist The Interpretive Program at Deception Pass State Park has grown and evolved over the last few years to include a variety of programming; guided hikes, youth-programs, evening programs, guest speakers, …
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Rise and Shine
photo by Jack Hartt Rise and Shine by Jack Hartt It’s early morning, shortly after sunrise. The Bowman campground …
Extra Mile Award
What is Game and Craft Night to Me?
By Jason Armstrong A few years back I had an AmeriCorps service member by the name of Nicky Becher come to me and introduce the concept of game and craft night in the park. Nicky proposed that this event take place every Friday night during the summer, …
Unsung Hero of Habitats
by Elizabeth Bentz Deception Pass State Park is a unique and wonderful place where visitors hike through old growth forests, swim in sparkling lakes, kayak choppy ocean waters, and explore amazing creatures in tidepools. There are many amazing environments …
