Whidbey Island Drive

It is a beautiful sunny day - one of those perfect northwest Washington days! We decided to take a drive down Whidbey Island and revisit some of our favorite places. First was Deception Pass. This is a spectacular bridge and view from up high. We have also seen the view from the water as we have gone under this bridge many times in our boats.




Next we drove out to Fort Ebbey. This is one of the military installations from WWI. Other than a few buildings, there is nothing else left here except a beautiful park with a beach.


Further down the island is Fort Casey. Here most of the buildings and housing are still used today. There are still some of the batteries along the water that you can explore. There is a lighthouse, but it is undergoing major renovations and was closed. Across the water is Port Townsend and the snow covered Olympic Mountains.



















Last stop was Coupeville for lunch. This is a quaint little town right on Penn Cove. It is basically one street and is a haven for tourists! We had lunch at the Knead & Feed which is a tiny place in a building that is 138 year old. The view from our table was of Penn Cove and Mount Baker.
















After lunch we walked out on the wharf. There are some shops out there, but it also gives you a view of the buildings perched along the water.



















Thought I would also post some pictures of the views we have at our RV park. Each time we take a walk this is what we see. First is looking north towards the town of Anacortes. Next is across to the refinery and Mount Baker. There are very large grass areas to enjoy these views in your chair with a cold drink. Life doesn't get any better!