Deception Pass State Park Beach Naturalist Intern

The first day of my internship with the Deception Pass State Park was June 20th, 2024; the last was September 5th, 2024, where I had the privilege of being a Beach Naturalist at Rosario Beach. Deception Pass spans two different islands, Fidalgo and Whidbey, and has a plethora of attractions: the Deception Pass Bridge is the connection between the two islands; Cranberry Lake is a popular area to fish; the Rosario tide pools allow visitors to understand the ecosystem while protecting it; and many more. Due to all these attractions and the beautiful scenery, Deception Pass State Park is one the most popular parks in all of Washington attracting visitors from all walks of life to come in and enjoy the park, where the park hosts events and has plenty of hiking and camping areas for them to enjoy. All these factors allowed my internship to be a great and memorable experience.