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deception
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Deception Pass State Park
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| Whidbey Island, WA |
Deception Pass's Green
Waters
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Initially the most striking thing about
Deception Pass is the emerald green sea water. The view
from the bridge is astonishing. To really appreciate
it, park on the north side of the bridge and walk across.
There are excellent rest room facilities and soda machines
to stock up on bottled water.
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| Exploring Deception Pass State Park |
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from the bridge and taken care of basic needs then further
indulge in the sparkling beauty of this area by hiking
some of the 38 miles of trails down to the beach or out
to one of the various view points. The park is known
for its breath-taking views, old-growth forests and wildlife.
Rugged cliffs drop to meet the turbulent waters of Deception
Pass. |
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The
Maiden of Deception Pass
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There is a story pole
at the north side of the park on Rosario Beach. It represents the Maiden
of Deception Pass whose name was Ko kwal al woot. The sculpture was done
by Tracy W. Powell in
1983 under supervision of Samish Elders for the Samish Indian Nation and
Skagit County Centennial celebration.
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Getting to Rosario
Beach |
Rosario
Beach is a bit of a drive from the main parking lot and
campground. Getting there is a bit confusing. The best
way to find it is to purchase the park map available
when you purchase your parking pass. |
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| How Deception Pass Was Named |
The name "Deception Pass" came from Captain
Vancouver's realization that what he had mistaken for
a peninsula was actually an island. Captain Vancouver
named the island "Whidbey" in honor of his
assistant, Joseph Whidbey who was there with him when
he realized this mistake. Captain Vancouver named the
inlet where he anchored his ship "Deception Pass" to
commemorate this mistake.
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| Deception pass is worth the trip. |
| by Dianne Bengtson |
| photography by Steve Robertson |
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