South Whidbey State Park — Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

Remy took his humans out of the house for a stroll down memory lane, enjoying the Ancient Cedar, Wilburt Trail, and Ridge Route Trail at South Whidbey State Park for the first time in a decade. 
We parked in the state park; there are a few spots along the road but a) cars move fast and b) we have the Discover pass so it’s worth the extra space. Recent weather and bridge reconstruction has closed parts of the Wilburt Trail but there’s still an enjoyable loop that takes you deep into old growth and dense fern areas. 
We went slow, and enjoyed seeing the 500 year old cedar standing strong in all her glory. 
A big shout out to all the good folks keeping the trail in good repair. There’s plenty of work to be done - many planks on the marsh bridges are soft and rotting through - but current conditions never felt dangerous.