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Boating Under Deception Pass
Have you ever thought about boating under Deception Pass? Deception Pass stretches over three islands creating two channels of water. The smaller narrower passage named Canoe Pass tends to be used for those traveling in kayaks as it is roughly only 30 feet in width. While both are framed by high rocky sides the larger of the two passageways has some of the fastest and strongest currents in all of Puget Sound. Boaters beware! 4 times a day waters from the Strait of Juan de Fuca (to the west) and Saratoga Passage (from the east) push more than 127 million pounds of water per second through this 150-foot passageway creating currents that can exceed 9 knots. While it is gorgeous, it is important for boaters to know when and how to travel safely through the pass.
This photograph was taken by Kyle Brown
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Hay Bale Farming
Hay bale farming is a part of Whidbey Island’s culture and iconic scenery. While you are driving around the island you are likely to see large oversized marshmallow shapes in farm fields. These are bales covered in plastic to reduce handling and eliminate the need for storage. We are lucky to live in an area that still has working farms for us to enjoy! With fall upon us, the baling season will soon be over. The weather will begin to change, the leaves will begin to fall, and the fields will start to turn from the various shades of brown to a lush green again.
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