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Ebey’s House at Ebey’s Landing
After making the trek across the Oregon Trail in the early 1850s to reunite with their son Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, and their children Mary, Ruth, and Winfield began building their home atop what we call today “Ebey’s Landing” in Coupeville. This scenic location looked over the incredible Admiralty Inlet and to their son Issac’s home across the way. They grew wheat, oats, and potatoes and raised chickens, pigs, oxen, horses, and dairy cows on their 320 acres. The main home and blockhouse still stand today. While closed most of the year, they are open to the public from Memorial Day to Labor Day under volunteer guidance. Other blockhouses can be located throughout the town of Coupeville.
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Fort Ebey State Park
Fort Ebey State Park is so much more than just a pretty picture. These remnants of an old gun emplacement from 1942 overlook Admiralty Inlet and create the perfect recipe for a trip back in time. During World War II, this battery with underground rooms was dug into the high bluff as a defensive fort. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight for exploring the dark corridors. On clear days see if you can spot Point Wilson Lighthouse across the bay. In addition to 25+ miles of trails to enjoy and wildlife to observe, you might also spot a surfer or paraglider. Check out all that you can do at Fort Ebey here.
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Greenbank Farm
Greenbank Farm was originally established in 1904 by Calvin Philips, then sold to loganberry farmer John Molz in 1940. The farm grew to become the largest loganberry-producing farm in the United States by 1970. Seven years later, the farm went up for sale. In an effort to retain its history and save the farm from becoming a residential housing development a collection of community governments purchased it. Today, the gorgeous barn still stands among the beautiful farmland attracting tourists and residents alike. Visitors enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants, perusing the fine art galleries, a walk along the trails, or a slice of the heavenly marionberry pie.
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Ridge Trail At Ebey’s Landing
It’s great to start the Ridge Trail in Ebey’s Landing at Sunnyside Cemetery. See if you can find the two monuments that originally stood in the first Ebey Graveyard located on Ebey’s Prairie near Isaac and Rebecca Ebey’s home. You will discover a plethora of history about Whidbey Island here but don’t forget to stop and enjoy the view! The trail takes you past Jacob Ebey’s house and blockhouse on your journey towards the edge of the bluff. At the ‘T’ you can follow the trail left to the Ebey’s Landing Parking lot at the beach or head right for some impressive views along the bluff. It’s your choice to continue down the switchbacks to the lagoon below and you can follow the beach back OR turn around for an out and back.
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Bowman Bay/Rosario Beach Trail
Ferry Views
Most people think about coming TO Whidbey Island but when you live here and need to leave the island the same options are open to you. Take a ferry or the bridge. When traveling by ferry you will be graced with stunning views of the incredible snowcapped mountain ranges surrounding our gorgeous little island. Travelers from afar visit Whidbey to stay in places like the magical Captain Whidbey Inn in Coupeville for a winter wonder getaway. Whidbey residents, however, catch the early ferry to head to one of several nearby ski resorts to carve it up on the slopes.
Photographer: Randy Heiserman
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Whale Park in Langley
Have you heard the whale bell ring while in Langley in the spring? While that is a nice rhyme it is also a legitimate question. Every spring gray whales feed off ghost shrimp in the muddy shallows just off the shore. If you are lucky, they will come right up to the seawall! The bell and “Hope the Whale” are the stars of this iconic park. What some people miss is that the blowholes in “Hope” are there to collect money to fund ADA modifications to improve access to Seawall Park below. This will help everyone see the whales when they arrive. Bring your coins and listen to the clang!
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Pier at Cranberry Lake
Deception Pass State Park is packed with a plethora of things to do year-round. From hiking trails, camping, swimming, kayaking, even the occasional events held at the amphitheater, but unbeknownst to those rushing by to make a big splash in the designated swimming area there is a quaint pier surrounded by reeds on the other side of Cranberry Lake. From this dock discover fishermen of all ages scattered along the edges of the pier. Each has their own techniques for catching a stocked Rainbow or Brown Trout, or a resident Largemouth Bass or Yellow Perch. It is a great place for beginners and expert anglers alike!
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Deception Pass Bridge
Whidbey residents know that some of the most beautiful sunsets can be seen from the Deception Pass Bridge, but have you seen this unique view of the Bridge and Goose Rock from Cornet Bay? If you are not familiar with Cornet Bay, it is a small inlet in Deception Pass State Park with some of the most spectacular views of Deception Pass and Ben Ure Island to the east. It features a marina with moorage for many boats and offers a store, restrooms, fuel dock, picnic areas, hiking trails, and much more. Recent & extensive restoration of the nearby shore is worth checking out as well!
This stunning photo was taken by Randy Heiserman
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