Washington's most beloved state park turns 100
Deception Pass State Park spans nine islands in two counties, boasts around 40 miles of trails and welcomes more than 3 million visitors each year. The park is nestled around Deception Pass Bridge, a two-span structure that is one of the most photographed landmarks in the state.
The beloved park is an essential part of Whidbey Island’s economy and environment, and park staff and volunteers work relentlessly to ensure the area will remain a local treasure for more centuries to come.
History
Deception Pass State Park was founded on April 17, 1922. Prior to becoming a park, the land surrounding the pass on both the Whidbey and Fidalgo sides was owned by the U.S. military, with the purpose of protecting the passage from enemy ships.
With the advent of warplanes during World War I, however, the military decided it no longer needed the land and sold it to the recently created State Parks Committee at a low price. Shortly after, Deception Pass became one of Washington’s first official state parks.
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