I didn't get to hike last weekend so I went on my 27th hike this year somewhere close to home which allowed me to hike after work. I decided to hike one of the locals favorite trails along the ocean which is called Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. This trail is located near Coupeville, Washington on Whidbey Island. They have a bluff trail going north and then down the hill to the beach to hike the beach trail south back to the trailhead. This hike is about 3.5 miles long with spectacular view of Pudget Sound, Whidbey Island and Olympic Mountains. If you have a love for hiking like I do, I would recommend this trail even if you had to drive three hours to get here. You could combined it with Deception Pass State Park or Dugalla State Park which also have great views of the ocean and sound. I have hiked all of them and this hike still has the best views of the sound from the bluff trail. Fort Ebey and Fort Casey which are two other areas you could combined with this hike also have bluff trails with great views. Come check out this hike. If not you can checkout the video of this hike or over 180 other trails I have hiked on my youtube channel at "lmm3181" or click on these direct links. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKlwJPtvBKY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5u29l7KDnc As always get out and see this beautiful state and enjoy your hiking! Take Care Mike

Set out for this one after having some incredible springtime hiking weather,and with not a cloud in the sky the views were promised not to dissapoint. Also it was a nice change in pace taking a ferry for most of the way and not driving through a ton of potholed FSR's. The trail was very well maintained making the 5 mile loop a stroll in the park. Only saw one eagle but plenty of ospreys to make the trip worth it. And as your hiking paralell to the backdrop of the olmpics with mt rainier to your back and nothing but the trail leading in to what seams the edge of a cliff you have a definite feeling of solitude and a true sense the trails historic nature.

Father in Law is in town this week, so we set out on an easy hike to Ebey's Landing on Whidbey Island. The weather could not have been nicer! Sunny, slight breeze, not too warm. We parked at the Prairie Overlook parking area and got the last spot. As far as we could tell if you park here you do not need a Discover Pass, but I could be wrong. There are very prominent signs down at the beach parking lot that Discover Passes are required and we did see a Park employee out and about. The road section of the trail down to the block house is muddy with some large puddles, but there is enough dry land to make it easily navigable. We missed the trail that runs along the fence line-we were too busy watching the bunnies-and ended up walking along the road that runs around the blooming broccoli fields. I am pretty sure this was private property, but no one said anything. So, with that said, when you get to the block house, look left, the trail runs along the fence line on the opposite side of the fence. It is an obvious trail and not the beat up tractor route. We did not go up to the high point of the trail, it looked a bit more steep than father in law wanted to attempt. We went down to beach for a snack and some beach ramblings. You can also drive directly to the beach (I think you would take the road before Sherman road, if you are coming from the south.) There were many people out on this sunny Sunday, but it did not feel crowded at all, since there is plenty of room to spread out along the trail and beach. Ebey's Landing is a great trail for kids (if hands are held on the upper part) and dogs (leashes please!) There is a restroom and picnic tables at the beach.

beautiful day in puget sound area--so headed up to whidbey island from kirkland to hike and drink some beer. :) great hike for most--no tricky footwork, not strenuous, not too long. the hike up and along the bluff at ebey's landing was stunning. saw a juvenile bald eagle soaring, water was deep blue, great stretch for the legs after a week indoors. trail is easy to follow, gets your calves working on the return via the beach. there are several geocaches in the area if you like tht sort of thing. Great fallen tree about 1/2 along the bluff that makes for a great lunch stop. headed back to clinton and stopped at diamond knot for dinner, beer en route to home. glorious day.

Awesome trip to Whidbey Island from the ferry in Mukilteo. This hike is not difficult if you are dressed warm. Incredible winds. I could literally lean against the wind at some points and it would push me in the opposite direction. We saw a couple bald eagles coasting in the wind. Very beautiful view and no rain :)Also, lots of mushrooms!