Continuing on our way from Deception Pass through Whidbey Island, the Hubster and I drove on until we happened upon Fort Ebey State Park.
We stopped to check it out.
Established in 1942, Fort Ebey was the last Puget Sound coastal defense fort developed in WW II, and has a clear view westward through the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the open Pacific Ocean.
*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!
The well camouflaged Battery 248 (an interpretive guide to the battery can be found at this link) was equipped with the best technology and radar available.
You will want a flashlight, or a headlamp, to explore the battery!
In the right side of the following photo, the stairs to the camouflaged observation bunker are just visible.
From here, telescopes were used to target enemy vessels and relay the information to the plotters in the battery.
The park not only preserves a piece of World War II history, but also preserves about 651 acres for public use. It is a popular spot for paragliding, biking, hiking, bird watching, beach walking, fishing and camping and more. There is about 25 miles of trails. The bluff presents a fantastic view of Admiralty Inlet and sunsets.
See the world around you!
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