South Whidbey State Park — Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021

We love hiking in this area! Even with the recent windstorm damage & lots of fallen trees, we still had lots of fun, there was just more navigating our approaches over or under trees! (Our kids thought this was amazing fun)! We paid homage to the ancient cedar (may it live 500 more years)! And after our main hike, we traversed the beach trail (very easy .3 of a mile under the very end). They have signs about the final 50 feet or so being difficult. With a little clambering (and carrying kiddos down the last bit) it was no issue to make it down to the beach. But those with little climbing skill, bad knees or bad hips probably should not attempt it. The beach is a beautiful sandy shore looking towards the Olympic Peninsula (saw a Blue Heron glide right above the water while there). Overall, more of a climbing & scrambling day than originally thought, but lots of fun on this clear & calm November day!