More on the Salish Sea . . .
The islands keep calling
Last I posted, I boasted about my upcoming new book, Hiking Island County, a complete guide to trails and beachwalks of Whidbey and Camano Islands in northwest Washington. I revised the cover after Kris caught this cool image at Fort Ebey, so I thought I’d better share it. I’m still pulling the final bits together before sending the files off to the printer, which means I have a few more beaches to walk, darn it. But we’re getting close. The book should be out in May. (Preorder here by 5/15/2025 for 20 percent off. )
Also, just happens that the latest issue of Adventures Northwest magazine came out today, or the online version at least. Here’s a link to my story on getting acquainted with the “charms and channels” of the Salish Sea on our side of the international boundary. Hope you enjoy it. I had fun writing it. The story highlights some of the nicer hikes and beach rambles on those two islands as well as Fidalgo Island in Skagit County. (Did you know Whidbey is the second-largest island in the Lower Forty-Eight?
And really-truly, I watched a great blue heron riding a floating log on a fast-moving ebb tide, bobbing along for at least a quarter mile before s/he disappeared from sight. Sadly, no photo—too far away for a smartphone cam. But here are a few pics from some great places to check out.
