If you were to listen to the media, rural life is a backwards way of living and outside of Covid, no one wants to live there, or live the life. But I'd say Covid has proved the elitists wrong. People do crave the old ways, even when they don't realize it. And for here, on… Continue reading Rural Life For The Win
Tag: Whidbey Island
Local Adventures: Waterman Loop
The trails at the South Whidbey Community Park (Castle Park) are often overlooked, but shouldn't be. The trails are some of the smoothest you will ever walk, without pavement. The trail system throughout the park is wide enough for the park's collection of 4 wheel utility vehicles, so they can connect quickly across the vast… Continue reading Local Adventures: Waterman Loop
Local Adventures: Waterman Rock
There was a time in my life when I became so jaded with hiking I looked down upon "local" hikes. They were for when I couldn't be in the mountains, chasing altitude and miles. A few more kids, and a farm changed that attitude. If 2018 brought one theme it was never-ending farm work and… Continue reading Local Adventures: Waterman Rock
The Blockhouses of Ebey’s Reserve
An oddity sits in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Preserve in central Whidbey Island. There was once a dozen, and 4 blockhouses from the mid 1800’s still standing. And you can visit them all. Ebey’s Preserve is a place rich in history. Two stand close to each other, near the Sunnyside Cemetery, just North of the… Continue reading The Blockhouses of Ebey’s Reserve
5 Kid Friendly Hike On South Whidbey Island
5 Kid Friendly Hikes On South Whidbey Island – a few of our favorite hikes to get out into. And best of all? These are all great hikes for the off-season. Central and South Whidbey have the Olympic Rain Shadow, so are often much drier than areas around. I’ve noted which hikes have additional items… Continue reading 5 Kid Friendly Hike On South Whidbey Island