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Updated information about COVID-19 closures of NPS areas in Ebey's Reserve

Closures affecting NPS lands, facilities and interests in the Reserve:

• The Pratt Loop Trail and the NPS-owned portion of the Bluff Trail are closed.
• The Kettle Spur Trail, an NPS-administered pedestrian easement that crosses The Nature Conservancy's Robert Y. Pratt Preserve (the Pratt Preserve is closed).
• The parking lot for the Pratt Loop Trailhead is closed, along with the restroom.
• Closures are in coordination with WA State Parks and The Nature Conservancy, and in keeping with Governor Inslee's “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, and request from County Commissioner Helen Price-Johnson. These closures will remain in effect through April 30th, unless directed otherwise by federal officials.

NPS areas in the Reserve not affected by closures:

• Agricultural access to NPS lands; farm operations under Special Use Permit.
• Prairie Wayside (Engle Road)
• NPS Reuble office
• Prairie Overlook parking area is open as long as conditions remain consistent with public health guidelines and directives.

 

Welcome to Ebey's Landing

This landscape tells the story of the people who have lived here - from the Native Americans who first used the prairies and forests to the 19th century settlers whose houses, stores and farms are still in use today.

Because much of the land in the Reserve is privately owned, it is important to be respectful of private property. Visitors have unlimited visual access to farm and other scenic lands, but please do not trespass.

 

 

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