Photos by Tag: deception pass state park
Trail fix under way, ADA accessible
A repair and resurfacing project is under way in the dunes area of Deception Pass State Park near Cranberry Lake. The ADA trail was no longer accessible to wheelchairs, with tree roots pushing up through the asphalt. During the closure, old asphalt will be removed, with new gravel placed and fresh paving installed. A wonderful […]
Crowds gather at Deception Pass
Deception Pass State Park, arguably the most popular park in the state system, is drawing big crowds once again this weekend as outdoor activity becomes a priority again for Northwesterners and visitors. This is North Beach on Saturday morning. After waiting in line for a parking spot at North Beach I didn’t even try the […]
Dunes Trail closed temporarily
Beginning Monday, May 17, the Sand Dunes Trail on West Beach at Deception Pass State Park has been closed temporarily for repairs and restoration. The ADA trail is no longer accessible to wheelchairs, with tree roots pushing up through the asphalt. During the closure, old asphalt will be removed, with new gravel placed and fresh […]
Native American dancer: 1985
This boy was part of a native American dancing group that took part in the summer celebration of the Deception Pass Bridge’s 50th anniversary in 1985. The anniversary event featured a brief ceremony at the bridge, with a program afterward at Deception Pass State Park.
Goose & gosling
Canada goose and one of numerous babies. Deception Pass State Park.
A picture perfect morning
A photographer focuses on a wave-beaten Deception Island from his position above the beach at West Point, Deception Pass State Park.
Dunes area photo album
It is an extraordinary neighborhood: the dunes area between the ocean and lake at Deception Pass State Park. This area is located south of the West Beach restrooms. Surf on one side, fresh lake water on the other.
A morning for the birds
I always enjoy a visit to Deception Pass State Park, but my Monday morning journey was extraordinary in terms of birds. There were Canada geese and mallards at Cranberry Lake; bald eagles perched in a treetop between lake and surf. There were sparrows, crows and of course, seagulls and cormorants. There was a hawk flying […]
Strolling Rosario
A couple and their dog stroll the uplands above Rosario Beach, southwest Fidalgo Island.
Cornet Bay, North Whidbey
It’d been too long, so I turned east off of Highway 20 Tuesday to take a walk around Cornet Bay, another beautiful “neighborhood” under the umbrella of Deception Pass State Park. Enjoy a shoreside stroll or a hike into the forest. Bring binoculars or camera if you enjoy birds. I spotted blue herons, cormorants, common […]
North Beach view
View of Deception Island and southwest Fidalgo Island from shoreline rocks on North Beach at Deception Pass State Park.
Seal fishing off beach
South end of a northbound harbor seal, North Beach, Deception Pass State Park.