Welcome to our first hide!
You are looking for a small non-magnetic container that is about the size of a Progresso Soup can wrapped in camo duct tape. It should be a fairly easy grab and go with no wacking of the happy bushes required. As a matter of fact, the bushes are so happy to live in this beautiful location that they assist in keeping this container safe.
This cache borders private properties so please be respectful of this. Hidden with permission given by the property owner and Island Transit.
Island Transit started servicing the Whidbey Island community in December of 1987. The busses only had a few routes to start and serviced only 161 riders on its first day. Today, with approximately 17 routes it provides transportation to over 380,000 people every year. The Island Transit system remains fare free and is a great way to see the island and meet its residents. You can find route information and phone numbers at any Island Transit bus stop.
About where you are and what you can see:
You are currently standing inside Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve. Founded in 1978, this is our nations first National Historic reserve.
Note: Not everything listed below may be fully visible in the early summer to fall when mother nature fills the trees, bushes and fields with all her greenery.
When traveling Westward down Wanamaker Road the view really opens up no matter what season we are in.
Looking southwest, you may see in the distance to the right a large red square barn. That is the Historic Crockett Farm that was built by Col. Crockett in the 1850’s. It is rumored that the spirt of Charles Crockett Still walks the halls of the old farmhouse. The barn was built in the 1890’s and is often rented out for events.
Next to the privately owned farm is the Crockett Blockhouse that is open for visitors.
In front of you is an open field that is part of the privately owned historic Wanamaker Farm.
The Wanamaker farm land stretches down to the marshes that touch Crockett Lake, which is to the left (near the trees) and the first body of water that you may see.
Crockett Lake is a wetland preserve that encompasses about 420 acres and is a favorite place for over 230 species of birds. Keep your eye out and you just might spot a Bald Eagle or two and maybe even a coyote trotting through the farm fields.
Just behind Crockett Lake there is the almost 130-year-old Fort Casey (now a state park) and a strip of land that is currently owned by the YMCA of Snohomish County. The YMCA purchased some of this property from The Seattle Pacific University in September of 2024 and now they operate Camp Casey and the Fort Casey Inn. YMCA have plans underway to reopen the swimming pool, camps and conference facilities.
As of June 2025, visiting a state park costs $10 a day or a year pass with unlimited visits can be purchased for $30.
Just beyond the YMCA/Fort Casey property you will see the shipping lanes of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Admiralty Inlet, then Port Townsend. All manners of marine vessels sail these waters. On any given day you might see small sailboats and ferries to gigantic cruise ships and even the occasional aircraft carrier.
Named after a friend by Captain Vancouver in 1792, "Port Townshend" wasn’t officially founded as the city of Port Townsend until 1851. Today it is a wonderful place to visit with beautiful Victorian buildings, a historic Fire Bell Tower and a creative art community.
Last, towering in the distance behind Port Townsend, lies the Olympic Mountains, with their tallest Mountain being Mount Olympus, named after the famous Greek home of the Gods.
It is there you will find the 922,000 acres of Olympic National Park, most of which are designated as wilderness. Visiting this area is an experience to remember. There is a variety of different ecosystems including coastlines, lakes, rain forests and of course, mountains.
Remember, to get a clearer look at what has been described above, travel westerly down Wanamaker Road toward the town of Coupeville, which is just 4 miles away. When you reach the intersection of Wanamaker Road and Fort Casey Road you may turn right to go to town, or left to travel by the Crockett block house. If you chose left be sure to head just a bit farther down the road to visit Fort Casey and maybe take a ride on the Port Townsend ferry.
(If you are thinking of the ferry, please be advised vehicle reservations are strongly recommended thru the Washington State Ferry System).
Please do not hesitate to let us know if this cache needs attention.
Thank You for visiting and happy hunting!