Hiking Close to Home

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Living on Whidbey Island for over 20 years and on Fidalgo Island for 5 has given me the opportunity to explore many of their most beautiful and intriguing places. There are beaches and bluffs, woodlands and wetlands, fields and forest, lovely lakes, and even a few mountains. Lace up your shoes, grab your walking stick and get ready to go exploring. 

​2020 Edition of Hiking Close to Home Now Available with More Trails!
Buy books by clicking the BOOKS tab above or visit our local book stores.

Getting to the Waters Edge available now at local book stores or at https://www.swsmarketplace.org/
This third edition is better than ever. It provides guidance to beach access on Whidbey and Camano Islands,
information on shoreline etiquette, natural and cultural history. Published by Sound Waters Stewards.

Stay Close to Home, Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!
Most parks and trails are open. However, due to a huge influx in visitation this summer be advised to bring your own TP and Hand Sanitizer, or stay close to home so you won't need a restroom.

• Get outside for your physical and mental health but avoid the crowds. 
• Keep your appropriate distancing and bring a face mask.
• Hike early or late. It's light from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm.  
• Pick a less popular trail, a wide open trail or a beach at low tide.
• When biking together, leave 30 feet between bikes. 
• Take  pictures and send them to family and friends to stay connected. 

​To volunteer for trail work or a beach clean up on your own scroll down.

New Volunteer Trail Stewards Program
Want to become a volunteer Trail Steward on South Whidbey?
Email Doug Coutts, Executive Director, ​South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District.
Dirswprd@Whidbey.com

On-Going Whidbey Island Beach Clean-Up Schedule
Join Stinger Anderson Island County Beach Clean Up Coordinator
extension.wsu.edu/island/nrs/beachlitter/
 

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Cap Sante Shoreline Trail in Anacortes