Maiden of Deception Pass — Attraction in Fidalgo Island

Great legend of the Samish people worth the visit. I only wish that they would put stain or some wood perserver to help on the maiden so she could better stand the test of time. There is a dock u can walk on and a small path to the water (which is freezing by the way). Dog friendly if kept on a leash and u are responsible owner that picks up after ur pet! The dock can slightly seperate with the waves of the water so supervision of small children is advised. The dock is not a boat launch but u might be able to get a small canoe or boat down to the water if two people are carrying. You can drive and park really close to the maiden so if u are in a wheelchair and someone is assisting u can still probably enjoy this piece of Native American heritage. There is also a picnic area so its a nice little place to bring some grub but no trash cans so pack out what u pack in. They do have restrooms there also not...

This is a beautiful statue and could be a great place to learn a little more about the indigenous culture in the Whidbey island area. There’s a little collection of plaques around her that tell her story, but they’re severely sun faded and need replacing. I did my research before we visited and watched a short documentary on her, but i would’ve loved to be able to read about her again while there. The area around the Maiden herself wasn’t too crowded, but there were a few groups on the beach the...

This is a beach I had not been on in thirty years. It's a little smaller than my childhood memories. We've had some wonderful sun filled days this weekend. March sun feels like such a rare gift that it really needs to be celebrated. We had a fine time sitting on the beach looking at the tide pools. I'm glad they think they are recovering but they still are not prime. A hard path going closer to the water and no logs to crawl over would make it so much easier for the...