Camano Island Exploration

This event is intended for folks who don't intend to travel Labor Day Weekend. Sunday is really quite a good day to have the event, since there should not be heavy traffic either coming into, or out of the city.

I lasted posted this event in September 2024, and probably five times overall. Each time it was a big success. For anyone who went previously, you'll remember that we keep threading the needle with regard to the weather. These were relatively dry events, and anyway it's still summer. Can I pull off the trick again? I am uncertain, but let's not let a *little* rain stop us. If the forecast is for a deluge, then I'll postpone the adventure as the day approaches.

I have a book entitled "Urban Trails Everett," by Craig Romano, a Moutaineers Guide. It describes some easy hikes on, or in Western Snohomish County, Whidbey Island and Camano Island. I thumbed through to the chapter on Camano Island, and discovered three parks that have more than four miles of hiking trails each: Cama Beach Historical State Park, Camano Island State Park, and Camano Ridge Forest Preserve.

In my previous instantiations of this event, we had brunch/lunch at the highly regarded Cama Beach Cafe. Not only is it cozy, but the food is tasty. Cama Beach Cafe is conveniently located right inside the highly rated Cama Beach Historical State Park. The cafe will be open until 2:00 PM this day (so says the website). I propose to make a reservation for 10 people at 12:30. Please respond to the question for the event if you would like to be included for the reservation. First ten people who sign up and say "yes" will be covered. It may be possible for the cafe to take more people than that at nearly the same time, but this is not guaranteed.

Let's do Cama Beach Historical State Park first, followed by brunch, followed by Camano Island State Park. This is what we have done in the past. We can afterward try the Camano Ridge Forest Preserve, time & desire permitting.

I have determined that all parks are permitted to on-leash dogs. Only Camano Ridge Forest Preserve has permit-free parking. The other two require Discover Passes. You should bring your rain gear, and footwear suitable for possibly wet or slippery conditions if the summer weather does not fully cooperate. See you soon!