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 …
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 …
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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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 …
President’s Note
By Terica Ginther, President Deception Pass Park Foundation In September the Deception Pass Park Foundation installed new officers. I am very fortunate to follow in the footsteps of one of the best Board Presidents we have ever had, Lori Maul. Through …
