Tuesday was a chilly, but slightly sunny day (and no rain), so I took the boys to Freeland Park and Beach, on south Whidbey Island. The park is located just outside of the small town, and is walkable from the grocery store, if one is visiting the island. The park itself has many parking spots,… Continue reading Local Adventures: Freeland Park and Beach
Category: Hiking
Local Adventures: Double Bluff Beach
We had things to on Whidbey Island this past weekend, and what a chilly morning it was. Even with being on the open water (Strait of Juan de Fuca) it was below freezing just after sunrise. Alistaire really wanted to watch the ferry take off from Mulkiteo and braved the cold winds. Looking across the… Continue reading Local Adventures: Double Bluff Beach
Local Adventures: Joseph Whidbey State Park
When I lived on Whidbey Island years ago, one of my favorite places to visit was Joseph Whidbey State Park. Most people visit it using the pull out alongside West Beach Road, which is open year-round. The park is closed during the fall and winter months, so this is one reason why. During warmers months,… Continue reading Local Adventures: Joseph Whidbey State Park
Local Adventures: Padilla Bay Trail
A long time ago, maybe 17 years ago, I walked Padilla Bay Trail, when my oldest son was around 3 years old. It isn’t a long trail, but it’s a long haul to hike it. We were in the area yesterday, and I on an impulse decided the two younger boys and I would hike… Continue reading Local Adventures: Padilla Bay Trail
Pratt Preserve Trail
When I lived on Whidbey Island in Washington State, my first hiking trips were local ones, such as the hikes at Ebey's Landing in Coupeville. Pre-internet days it was a lonely place. Not so much these days. Even in winter it is filled with others enjoying being out there. However, compared to the crowds of… Continue reading Pratt Preserve Trail