On 24 Jun we visited Whidbey Island. This is located 30 miles north of Seattle. It is about 62 miles (100 km) long and considered third longest Island in USA. It is only 1.5 to 12 miles wide. The Pacific Bay area from the southern end of Whidbey Island to Olympia, a distance of about 90 miles, is called Puget Sound.
One can cross over to the southern tip of the island by State run ferry. The ferry boats can carry as many as 120 cars/trucks and 1200 people. It takes 20 minutes to cross the strait; frequency is every 30 minutes. The ferry has a large seating area and restaurants. The view from the ferry is breathtaking. Unfortunately, the experience lasts only for 20 min! A road access also exists via a bridge located at the northern tip of the Island. We came back via this bridge.
Whidbey Island has concrete bunkers from World War II era when it was used as protection against Japanese naval attacks. This area has been converted into a park called Fort Casey State Park. A coast guard artillery post features two historic guns.
The Island has as many as 7 parks to choose from. It has long beautiful beaches, but then, pacific water is always too cold to enjoy the swim. All of us carried the swimming gear but only Kuhu was bold enough to wade-in.
