Coupeville, Wash. – This week the National Park Getaway heads to the Pacific Northwest, an easy day trip from Seattle, to explore an island sanctuary in the Puget Sound composed almost entirely of privately-owned properties. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve is managed cooperatively and tells a continuing story of exploration and settlement.
The nation’s first historical reserve, Ebey’s Landing protects a rural working landscape and community on Whidbey Island. Much of the reserve, with its rich agricultural prairies, woodlands, shorelines and historic
structures, appears to today's visitors much as it did a century ago. One hundred year-old farms are still active; forests are harvested; and century-old buildings still serve as homes or businesses. The historic
waterfront town of Coupeville, located within the Reserve boundary, still serves as the county seat.
You’ll find plenty of recreational opportunities including camping, hiking and biking. Spectacular views of beaches, water and mountains and an abundance of birds and wildlife add to the allure.
Read this week’s Getaway to learn more about this timeless landscape.
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