Joseph Whidbey State Park is a

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Island County, Washington Island County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, its population was 86,857. Its county seat is Coupeville, while its largest city is Oak Harbor. The county's name reflects the fact that it is compo ...

with of shoreline on the

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in north

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. Park activities include picnicking,

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hiking, canoeing, crabbing, beachcombing, and birdwatching. A small section of the

Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail The Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) is a hiking trail running from the Continental Divide in Montana to the Pacific Ocean on Washington's Olympic Coast. Along the way, the PNT crosses three national parks, seven national forests, and two other nat ...

crosses through the park.

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Joseph Whidbey State Park
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Joseph Whidbey State Park Map
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission {{authority control State parks of Washington (state) Parks in Island County, Washington History of Island County, Washington Protected areas established in 1974 1974 establishments in Washington (state)