Deception Pass State Park

Follow the roar of motorboats to Whidbey Island, where you’ll find Washington’s most popular park, Deception Pass State Park. This 4,134-acre (1,673ha) marine and camping site offers stunning sunsets, tucked-away coves and towering cliffs. Enjoy a peaceful trek through the Pacific Northwest forests, go kayaking or canopy climbing, or simply relax on the shores and watch the whales. Don’t miss an opportunity to cross Deception Pass Bridge on foot to visit the forest-rich Kukutali Preserve. Recommended by local insider Grace Coleman