Took our doggie Max to Whidbey for the day started at Double Buff, then hit South Whidbey and ended at Fort Ebey due to WTA's hike of the week. It was in the rain shadow as predicted. I had been here once before and love it, so much to see. Lake, Beach, old fort, great trail, not much else you can ask for, oh I know only a handfull of people! Good Times for everyone. Both my boys were tuckered out and sleeping on the drive home.

With the weather so spectucular, we decided to make Ebey’s Landing our hiking destination. What a wonderful choice that turned out to be. No ferry lines, stunning views of Admiralty Inlet, Vancouver Isand, the Olympics, the Cascades & gorgeous pastoral views of Ebey’s Valley. Birding was a bonus, spotting Eagles, a Red Tail Hawk cruising the bluff, a Hermit Thrush and a Ruby Crowned Kinglet. The hike itself was crowned by a glowing red sunset on the seemingly close Mt.Baker. If you are interested in the history of Isaac Ebey who chose this site to homsteaded in1850, check out the Judy Bentley book, “Hiking Washington’s History”.

My husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary by hiking Ebey's Landing. I've been wanting to take this hike for some time and a getaway (sans kids) to Whidbey Island provided the opportunity. We arrived on one of the numerous foggy mornings this summer has given us. Fortunately, the fog began to lift just as we started out. We climbed up the bluff (the best part) first and watched two cargo ships honk their fog horns in an attempt not to crash into each other. Then the fog lifted completely and the Olympic Mountains revealed themselves. It was simply gorgeous! We also enjoyed looking at the otherworldly colors of Parego's Lagoon, one of the After hiking along the bluff for about 1.5 miles, we made our way down the big sand dune to the beach and walked back to our car.

A nice relaxing change from Milabox Peak a few days ago. This hike offers expansive views the entire hike of the beach, surrounding prairie and Rosario Strait. Lots of flowers in bloom along the bluff trail. We began at the end of Sherman Road. From the trailhead we walked along a hillside of the prairie below us and views of Mt Baker and then north along the bluff beside the Pratt reserve. The were several sightings of eagles and views of Perego's Lagoon a couple hundred feet below. The steep descent to the beach began near Point Partridge and then hike south between the beach and the lagoon to Ebey's Landing where we ascended the bluff back to the prairie and the trailhead

My wife and I hiked from the trailhead just past the Cemetary on Cemetary Lane. We went up the bluff trail to the point where it starts to switchback down to the lake. The wildflowers and views of Baker, Rainier, the Olympics, the coast, and the prairie are outstanding. There are many birds and beautiful, twisted fir trees. This hike is highly rated, and now I know why. There were a few day hikers on the trail, but it wasn't crowded.