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A multi-event, three-day festival of walks. A free meet 'n' greet Friday, a free bratwurst BBQ with Bluegrass music Saturday afternoon, a salmon BBQ and a free concert Sunday afternoon. Four walk routes plus six seasonal events available for those who want even more walking, Visit beautiful Whidbey Island for a Volkswalking Extravaganza! See Washington's second oldest town with its Victorian homes and small town stores. Walk across farm fields and to the beach. Fabulous Puget Sound and Mountain views on all walks. And we haven't forgotten the fourth F in Volkswalking-Food!

Walk Routes

Whidbey Coast-to-Coast 5/11 km rated  (1B)
Friday  morning. Walk on paved and dirt paths and along country roads, across Ebey's Landing Historical Reserve to Ebey's Landing beach. Watch for eagles, whales, otters. Views overlook the Puget Sound to Port Townsend and the Olympic Mountains. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.

Historic Town of Coupeville 5/10 km rated (2A)
Friday afternoon and Saturday Morning. Walk around Coupeville seeing many Victorian homes and along Main street to the much photo'd Penn Cove Dock. Views of Mount Baker and the Cascade Mountains. Look for artists in the Plein Air Painters' US Open around town and the Reserve. Join Mayor Conard on Friday evening for a special group walk on this route. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.

Farm Heritage One-Way Walk 5/10 km rated (1C)
Saturday afternoon. Walk along rural roads and across farm fields to Jenne Farm. Visit our agricultural heritage past and present. See historic Jenne Farm and pause for views across farmland to the Puget Sound, Cascades and Olympics. Take your time and enjoy a bratwurst while you are at the farm. Catch a special bus back to Coupeville Recreation Hall. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.

Penn Cove One-Way Walk 5/10 km rated (1A)
Sunday Morning. Jump on the bus at the Coupeville Recreation Hall and ride it 6.2 miles to the start of this walk which will take you all along Penn Cove. Fabulous water and mountain views the entire walk. Look for wildlife and Penn Cove Mussel beds. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. 

Schedule

 Friday, September 7

Saturday, September 8

• Historic Town - Start: 8 am - 10 am (5/10 km) Finish: 1 pm
• Farm Heritage - Start 11 am - 1 pm (5/10 km) Finish: 4 pm
• Bluegrass & Bratwurst at Jenne Farm. 1 pm - 4 pm while they last!

Sunday, September 9

• Penn Cove - Start 8:30 am - Noon (5/10 km). Finish 3 pm
• Salmon BBQ in the Park - Noon
• Free Concert in the Park

Accommodations

The closest hotels are filling up fast! Coupeville has a few small hotels and lots of B&Bs. Some B&Bs are in Victorian Homes, some overlook the water.  Oak Harbor has larger hotels.  We suggest you make your reservations early! For more information: Island County website at http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/lodging/