The park, as well as Whidbey Island and other features, takes its name from the Vancouver expedition of 1792. Joseph Whidbey circumnavigated the island and Vancouver named it in his honor. The park features beautiful scenery, magnificent views, and one of the lovliest beaches on Whidbey Island. For more information, contact Fort Ebey State Park. The Washington State Parks system includes more than 125 developed parks and covers about a quarter million acres.
Location:
Oak Harbor Washington
Other Washington State Parks nearby:
(Mount Vernon) Bay View State Park
(Stanwood) Camano Island State Park
(Oak Harbor) Deception Pass State Park
(Coupeville) Ebey's Landing State Park
(Coupeville) Fort Casey State Park
(Coupeville) Fort Ebey State Park
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06/09 Coming to The Oak Harbor area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Berry Dairy Days Burlington WA June13-16 Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parades, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
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