Fort Ebey State Park
| Fort Ebey State Park | |
| Washington State Park | |
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Washington |
| County | Island |
| Coordinates | 48°13′15″N 122°45′35″W / 48.22083°N 122.75972°WCoordinates: 48°13′15″N 122°45′35″W / 48.22083°N 122.75972°W |
| Area | 645 acres (261 ha) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
  Location in the state of Washington
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| Website: Fort Ebey State Park | |
Fort Ebey State Park is a 645-acre (261 ha) state park on Whidbey Island, located 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Coupeville in Island County, Washington state. It is within the U.S. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve.
Fort Ebey was built during World War II as a coastal defense near the mouth of Puget Sound.
Features
The park has 3 miles (4.8 km) of shoreline on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a freshwater lake, and over two dozen miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Other park activities include picnicking, camping, fishing, beachcombing, birdwatching, interpretive activities, and paragliding.[1]
Approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail goes through the park.
See also
- United States home front during World War II
References
- ↑ "Fort Ebey State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
External links
- Washington State Parks: official Fort Ebey State Park website
- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission: Fort Ebey State Park Map
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