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A Deceitful Outing, Not Really (8/18/23)

This morning Bob and I headed out early for the 25 minute drive to Deception Pass State Park to beat the crowds. We arrived a little before 9 am, and it was a brisk 58 degrees. I have since learned that Deception Pass is Washington’s most visited state park, which just shows that we are in the know even when we’re not!

Deception Pass State Park spreads over 3,854 acres across 2 islands, Fidalgo to the north and Whidbey to the south. We drove across Fidalgo Island and the Deception Pass Bridge to get to the park. We happily paid the $10 park fee and went off to explore the Goose Rock Summit and Perimeter Trails before heading down to the bay for a light breakfast as we watched the boats, fishermen, and got a proper look at the impressive bridge.

Quick view of Deception Pass bridge on the drive in
First signs for the trail as we descended from the parking lot under the bridge
Heading up to the summit
Railings to help keep visitors in the appropriate areas at the top of the hill
Bob walking to the summit
View of the bay to the south (opposite direction from which we came)
Strawberry Island
View of the bay as we descend and the sun appears
Looking down at the beach from right below the bridge
Deception Pass Bay
Deception Pass Bridge from our picnic spot
Some of the people fishing in the bay
A view of Deception Pass Bay from the bridge

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