Fort Stevens is in northwest Oregon and is right on the Pacific and the Columbia River. It was actually finished at the end of the Civil War. It has similar features at Ft Ebey. In June 1942 an Imperial Japanese submarine fired on Fort Stevens. Mounted to the top of the sub was a Yokosuka E14Y seaplane.
Have you been to Cape Disappointment near Ilwaco, Washington? They have a Lewis and Clark interpretive center there but it may be closed due to the virus. Old World War II bunkers and gun placements there too. Lewis and Clark camped there and then took a vote and decided to cross the Columbia and winter over in Oregon. Everyone in their group voted, which included a black man and a Native American woman. That was unprecedented.
@@maryelmaguire3161 we used to hold dive classes up in the bowl next to the Keystone ferry. There was a Moray eel that lived in the rock wall, the sea stars, the jelly fish.. incredible places!!
Very good. I’m from Bremerton. But that was many many years ago. My dad would bring us over in our boat. There was no ferry then. We came for the orchards. Thank you
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🙋♀️Hello Russ! Caught your reflection waving. I hope you have a wonderful day! Loved our day Fort Ebey State Park. Wish we could have stayed a little longer by the ocean. Great mpg! 👍
When you turned off for gas in Coupeville, you could have continued down that road and been to the ferry in no time. Going back to the highway takes you further south and you have to circle around north. But, hey, it's a pretty drive and well worth it. I live in Oak Harbor, and most of the time I take that ferry I have the same experience - show up, no line, no wait, drive right on, and off they sail, as if they were waiting for me. And I have NEVER made a reservation.
You have no idea how lucky you were to just drive on to the Port Townsend ferry without a reservation. A notoriously full ferry this time of year. Really liking the video of Hwy 20. I am 6th generation Anacortesan. We love our area and I'm glad to see you enjoying it too.
Wow Russ, you were just 1/4 mile from my house. We leave in that big community next to Fort Ebey. Should have turned right at the light in Coupeville. It would have taken you to the ferry past Fort Casey. We love it here on the Island. Love your travels. eric
Beautiful campground u got there especially the sunset in the beach keep on truckin sir,take me to the place I've never been in my whole life before,ur my tour guide..😅😅😅
Good tour of Fort Ebey Park. Way to go!! The next time you visit that part of Whidbey, check out downtown Coupeville, lots of good places to eat and shop. Toby's Tavern is where you can enjoy Penn Cove mussels. Coupeville is the driest place on Whidbey. You took the very long route from Coupeville to the Keystone ferry. If you go south on Main Street, you'll get to the ferry in just a few minutes and you won't have to go turn around to get to the ferry car lot. That was Crockett Lake you passed by near the ferry terminal. There is one other way off Whidbey: down to Clinton to catch the ferry over to Mukilteo, but that would've taken you in the wrong direction. The Keystone ferry is the only way to get over to the Olympic Peninsula. During May, June, and July, the Keystone ferry runs during the extreme low tides are canceled.
Absolutely love riding the ferries. The ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria is fantastic. When you get there you can purchase a bus pass that takes throughout the island if you want. Love the Embassy Hotel I have always wanted to go there for High Tea. The ferry is called The Kennewick (pronounced Ken a wik)
That road you turned onto to get fuel at you can keep going out on same road to get to the port Townsend ferry instead of going the long way around to get to the ferry
You might think about going to the town of Leavenworth Washington because when you go to town it reminds you that you’re in Germany it’s off of Highway two just thought I’d turn you onto the possibility so have a good day bye-bye Russ
I watched one of your older videos this morning where you were visiting Ocean Shores, Washington. You practically drove by my house. Are you heading this way again? You kept mentioning that Ocean Shores was an island but it is a peninsula. There are a couple other tiny little communities, we can't even call them towns, up the coast but they are not on the peninsula. After closing our short clam season last spring because of the virus, they opened it up again this week. I got my limit of 15 clams, which is pretty good for an 80-year-old. The problem with the clam season in the winter is that most of the low tides are after sundown.
my dad was in the Navy he was on several ships but one i remember him talk about was a destroyer USS Black #666, that would make you think about going against it
When I first read this video's title, I thought you visited Fort eBay State Park. Very rustic area, Russ, peaceful, too. Did I see right, a bus stop all the way out at Fort Casey? How often does the bus run, once a month?
Geographically, Long Island is the longest natural island in the 48 States. However, because of a big legal case back in the mid-1980s involving maritime territorial and fishing rights between the US and Canada, to resolve the dispute, they had to legally redefine Long Island as not an island, but as part of the US Mainland instead, which leaves Whidbey now legally the longest natural island in the Continental US. But geographically and physically, Long Island is still very much an island, and it's over 100 miles long, twice what Whidbey is. Brooklyn and Queens are on Long Island. Up in Alaska, they have some islands that are longer than Whidbey.
I just have to wonder when the filming, always trying for the best shot, driving so much begins to seem like a job and becomes not so enjoyable.We love your vids but just have to wonder.
Washington and Oregon are just knockout. I need to explore Olympic National Park when all this covid junk is done. There's great beach camping down near La Push.
Travelin' two-lane roads is so much fun
Don't forget to film Fort Casey, another excellent location. So many things to see in this great Pacific Northwest.
VERY HOT AND SMOKEY, HEAD TO NEBRASKA THE SUPER CLEAN STATE
Yes! I just did a few weeks ago. Need to post it.
Fort Stevens is in northwest Oregon and is right on the Pacific and the Columbia River. It was actually finished at the end of the Civil War. It has similar features at Ft Ebey. In June 1942 an Imperial Japanese submarine fired on Fort Stevens. Mounted to the top of the sub was a Yokosuka E14Y seaplane.
The last one on the boat!!! That happened to me last sunday, leaving Vancouver Island, taking a friend to buy a motorhome!! Just made it!!!
Hey Russ!!! "Z E N" Moment for sure!!! Beautiful "VIEWS"!!! Be Safe!!!
I love whidbey Island. I lhave lived in this beautiful island since 1976.
Love ❤️ Love 💕 the ocean 🌊
Have you been to Cape Disappointment near Ilwaco, Washington? They have a Lewis and Clark interpretive center there but it may be closed due to the virus. Old World War II bunkers and gun placements there too. Lewis and Clark camped there and then took a vote and decided to cross the Columbia and winter over in Oregon. Everyone in their group voted, which included a black man and a Native American woman. That was unprecedented.
That's an awesome area to explore on both sides of the Columbia.
York was technically William Clark's slave, which made it even more impressive.
It just gets better and better....Stay safe
Love your video! An Officer and a Gentleman was filmed in Port Townsend. Nancy
Nice state park, beautiful views. TY. And be safe. 😊👍
Hi Russ ! Nice Video !
Another WOW and the Zen moment almost put me to sleep. Thank you. 💞 All aboard! 🤗👍
I've ridden my bike from one end to the other. Coupeville is my fave town! In the 60s I went to camp at fort Casey. Loads of great memories!!
Coupville is one of my favorites too. I loved the starfish on the pier. I couldn’t believe the colors.
@@maryelmaguire3161 we used to hold dive classes up in the bowl next to the Keystone ferry. There was a Moray eel that lived in the rock wall, the sea stars, the jelly fish.. incredible places!!
Thanks Russ I love that sound, I think we all need to have that peaceful moment these days.😊
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One of my favorite places on earth
You're off to Hwy 101 Russ...Port Townsend. Olympic Peninsula...keep on truckin'...AZ awaits! *110 F.
Very good. I’m from Bremerton. But that was many many years ago. My dad would bring us over in our boat. There was no ferry then. We came for the orchards. Thank you
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🙋♀️Hello Russ! Caught your reflection waving. I hope you have a wonderful day! Loved our day Fort Ebey State Park. Wish we could have stayed a little longer by the ocean. Great mpg! 👍
When you turned off for gas in Coupeville, you could have continued down that road and been to the ferry in no time. Going back to the highway takes you further south and you have to circle around north. But, hey, it's a pretty drive and well worth it. I live in Oak Harbor, and most of the time I take that ferry I have the same experience - show up, no line, no wait, drive right on, and off they sail, as if they were waiting for me. And I have NEVER made a reservation.
Nice video. Thanks.
Download the Gas Buddy app on your phone.
Makes planning fuel stops a breeze.
Howdy Russ! Travel safe sir 👍
You have no idea how lucky you were to just drive on to the Port Townsend ferry without a reservation. A notoriously full ferry this time of year. Really liking the video of Hwy 20. I am 6th generation Anacortesan. We love our area and I'm glad to see you enjoying it too.
Looks like you just made it in time. Great video again. Thanks for sharing
Wow Russ, you were just 1/4 mile from my house. We leave in that big community next to Fort Ebey. Should have turned right at the light in Coupeville. It would have taken you to the ferry past Fort Casey. We love it here on the Island. Love your travels. eric
Beautiful campground u got there especially the sunset in the beach keep on truckin sir,take me to the place I've never been in my whole life before,ur my tour guide..😅😅😅
Love it!
They keep up that battery better than ours over next to Salt Creek camp grounds in wa. Thx Russ
The smoke has actually reached Connecticut.
Enjoy your boat ride.
You missed going into the towns of LaConner and Coupeville. Both beautiful. Good video.
Good tour of Fort Ebey Park.
Way to go!!
The next time you visit that part of Whidbey, check out downtown Coupeville, lots of good places to eat and shop. Toby's Tavern is where you can enjoy Penn Cove mussels.
Coupeville is the driest place on Whidbey.
You took the very long route from Coupeville to the Keystone ferry. If you go south on Main Street, you'll get to the ferry in just a few minutes and you won't have to go turn around to get to the ferry car lot.
That was Crockett Lake you passed by near the ferry terminal.
There is one other way off Whidbey: down to Clinton to catch the ferry over to Mukilteo, but that would've taken you in the wrong direction. The Keystone ferry is the only way to get over to the Olympic Peninsula.
During May, June, and July, the Keystone ferry runs during the extreme low tides are canceled.
Great video, would have liked to see the campground.
Absolutely love riding the ferries. The ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria is fantastic. When you get there you can purchase a bus pass that takes throughout the island if you want. Love the Embassy Hotel I have always wanted to go there for High Tea. The ferry is called The Kennewick (pronounced Ken a wik)
Love this area, so envious!
That road you turned onto to get fuel at you can keep going out on same road to get to the port Townsend ferry instead of going the long way around to get to the ferry
Half skipped a beat...almost expect to see a ghost fleet of WW2 ships. Carquinez straits out in Marinez, California was the usual site.
THANKS
The turnaround for that ferry is kind of involved coming from that direction.
When we went to Townsend, they were having a festival and there was no parking.
Stay safe brother
Are you planning to drive up to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park? That is a beautiful place.
You might think about going to the town of Leavenworth Washington because when you go to town it reminds you that you’re in Germany it’s off of Highway two just thought I’d turn you onto the possibility so have a good day bye-bye Russ
I watched one of your older videos this morning where you were visiting Ocean Shores, Washington. You practically drove by my house. Are you heading this way again? You kept mentioning that Ocean Shores was an island but it is a peninsula. There are a couple other tiny little communities, we can't even call them towns, up the coast but they are not on the peninsula. After closing our short clam season last spring because of the virus, they opened it up again this week. I got my limit of 15 clams, which is pretty good for an 80-year-old. The problem with the clam season in the winter is that most of the low tides are after sundown.
when you got gas, you were 4 miles from where you turned around to catch the boat.
my dad was in the Navy he was on several ships but one i remember him talk about was a destroyer USS Black #666, that would make you think about going against it
The Movie The Last Mimzy was filmed here!
All the Whidbey Island scenes were filmed in Canada.
Don’t forget An Officer and a Gentleman...several friends were extras from NAS Whitney Island, HML 770
When I first read this video's title, I thought you visited Fort eBay State Park. Very rustic area, Russ, peaceful, too.
Did I see right, a bus stop all the way out at Fort Casey? How often does the bus run, once a month?
Michael A. Chmieloski 7 time’s daily 😊
Hello Russ, nice video...
What was a music playing when after you turned around near Fort Casey ?
Thank you!
My home 💙
Whidbey Island is the longest natural island in the United States.
Sorry, longest Pacific coast island south of Alaska.
Geographically, Long Island is the longest natural island in the 48 States. However, because of a big legal case back in the mid-1980s involving maritime territorial and fishing rights between the US and Canada, to resolve the dispute, they had to legally redefine Long Island as not an island, but as part of the US Mainland instead, which leaves Whidbey now legally the longest natural island in the Continental US.
But geographically and physically, Long Island is still very much an island, and it's over 100 miles long, twice what Whidbey is. Brooklyn and Queens are on Long Island.
Up in Alaska, they have some islands that are longer than Whidbey.
Most of the batteries on Puget sound were built long before WW2.
Russ - hope you didn't gag on all that wildfire smoke before it cleared up today!
Route 20: longest road in the US. Fun fact, wrong highway. LOL!
U.S. 20, this is Washington SR 20.
@@aircoug Thank you, I assumed it was the same 20 out here in the east. I should have done my homework a little more thoroughly.
The correct pronunciation is Eee-Bee
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I just have to wonder when the filming, always trying for the best shot, driving so much begins to seem like a job and becomes not so enjoyable.We love your vids but just have to wonder.
Small fire on Olympic Peninsula. No, the ocean is not on fire.
Washington and Oregon are just knockout. I need to explore Olympic National Park when all this covid junk is done. There's great beach camping down near La Push.
And the editing lol.
It’s pronounced Fort E-bee.
Your scenery videos are very blurry