Large Dungeness crab molt sitting on a seaweed holdfast being held up by a hand. The rocky beach of Fort Casey State Park and Whidbey Island's bluffs in the background.

Discovering the Tidal Zone

Fort Casey Historical State Park
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Fills quickly, please register by emailing centralwhidbeyinterpretation@parks.wa.gov.

Come explore the low tide with a ranger and a naturalist from Sound Water Stewards.

Sea stars, anemones, and barnacles, oh my!

Have you ever wondered what that weird looking thing you found on the beach at low tide actually is? Join a ranger and Sound Water Stewards’ naturalist to discover the wonders of the tidal zone at Fort Casey State Park. 

What to bring

Sturdy close-toed shoes, a water bottle, and reef-safe sunscreen are recommended.

Directions

48.158104, -122.678726

We'll be meeting at the interpretive circle along the sidewalk from the main parking lot to the fort, then heading down to the beach.

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