May 25, 2012
Yogi Bear Movie Night
Come see Yogi and Boo Boo in their newest movie. Great fun for all ages!
- 8:30 p.m. in the amphitheater (Click here to view park map).
- Popcorn and refreshments will be available from the Deception Pass Park Foundation.
May 26, 2012
Junior Ranger Program
Join Interpretive Volunteer Rick Colombo for a fun and informative Junior Ranger program.
- 1:00 p.m. at the amphitheater (Click here to view park map).
Mammals of Whidbey Island
Join US Navy Wildlife Biologist Matt Klope and park staff for an up-close and interactive look at the mammals (marine and land) of Whidbey Island.
- 7:00 p.m. in the amphitheater (Click here to view park map).
- Popcorn and refreshments will be available from the Deception Pass Park Foundation.
May 27, 2012
Junior Ranger Program
Join Ranger Debbie for a look inside the box of life.
- 1:00 p.m. at the amphitheater (Click here to view park map).
Creatures of the Night
Join Ranger Debbie for an interactive slide show about Washington’s nocturnal animals.
- 8:30 p.m. in the amphitheater (Click here to view park map).
- Popcorn and refreshments will be available from the Deception Pass Park Foundation.
June 9, 2012
Salish Sea Native American Culture Day
Join the Samish and Swinomish Tribes for a day of music, storytelling, craft demonstrations and free canoe rides! The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. at Bowman Bay (Click here to view park map). Grilled salmon and fry-bread lunch available for purchase from 12 – 1 p.m.
Please note: June 9 is a State Parks free day in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day. Discover Pass not required to attend this event.
June 16, 2012
The Deception Pass Challenge
Click here for online registration
Click here for paper registration
Entry space is limited, so register soon to ensure your spot!
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The Inaugural Deception Pass Challenge will be on June 16th, 2012 at 8 a.m.
Swim Cranberry Lake, mountain bike through Hoypus Forest, and run to the highest point on Whidbey Island!
All proceeds support education, interpretation and resource protection at Deception Pass State Park.
Race Info:
Swim: 800 meter triangle course in Cranberry Lake with a water start. Water temperature is typically between 55 and 60 degrees at this time of year (wetsuits recommended).
Bike: Approximately 13 miles with a mixture of road and trails (mountain bike highly recommended).
Run: Approximately 4 mile run from West Beach, to the top of Goose Rock (484 ft) and back to the start along North Beach.
- The Challenge costs $50 for an individual or $100 for a team of three.
- T-shirts feature the Challenge Logo (see right).
- Prizes given to top finishers.
- A course map can be viewed below.
- Deception Pass is a Washington State Park. Therefore, a Discover Pass is required to park at this event. Click here to learn about other ways of getting to the park.
- This page will be updated with more information and race-day instructions in the coming months.
If you have questions about the Inaugural Deception Pass Challenge, if you are interested in being a volunteer, or you are a business that is interested in sponsoring this event, please email us at deceptionpassfoundation@gmail.com or call Deception Pass Interpretive Services at (360) 675-3767 ext. 31. Please note that we will be releasing more information about the Challenge prior to the day of the event. If you have a question, it may well be answered here soon.
Entry Cancellation Policy: Full refunds (minus PayPal’s processing fee) can be issued until June 1st. After this date, the fees from cancelled entry fees will be considered donations to the Deception Pass Park Foundation (a 501c(3) non-profit).
Thank you to our sponsors!
June 30, 2012
American Roots Concert Series
The first of 5 American Roots summer concerts. Great music, unbeatable views. Check back soon for more information.
- 7:00 p.m. in the amphitheater (Click here to view park map).
- Popcorn and refreshments will be available from the Deception Pass Park Foundation.
