Ebey's Landing — Thursday, Jun. 6, 2024

Wow, the views! All mtns in sight, Rainier, Baker, Olys, MLH mtns and far off Vancouver Island. I don't think I have ever had such a good day on this hike in a long time. We parked at the top, hiked down the steps, along the beach and up the bluff. The tide was out so the sand was easy to walk on. The bluff trail is a bit overgrown and could stand a weed whip. The trail is narrow and there is a gully in the middle in spots. Just be aware that if you have a dog you will have to pull completely off to let someone pass. We saw lots of little birds in the grass and along the beach. There were lots of little flowers in the grass, lots of roses, yarrow and the daisy family was well represented. CA poppies seem to be moving in, we saw a few clumps. It is interesting when you have hiked a trail for many years, you begin to notice the subtle changes. The big driftwood picture long on the bluff, no more. The driftwood bird/Cougar logo shape on the beach is falling apart and the roses and grass is taking over where there used to be so much lupine. No sign of any lupine at all, no foliage and no seedpods. I miss that, it used to be so beautiful. If you park at the top, no pass needed (loo clean and stocked) and if you park at the bottom, it's a state park and you need a Discover Pass (loo clean and stocked today)