Last updated: September 11, 2023
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Ebey's Reserve - Junior Ranger
Discover Ebey's!
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve is the only one of it's kind in the United States. The Reserve encompasses 17,500 acres, but nearly 85% of the land is privately owned.
The Central Whidbey Historic District is at the heart of the Reserve and features over 400 buildings on the historic register - everything from barns and farm buildings to Victorian homes. One of the oldest towns in the state of Washington is at it's center - the town of Coupeville.
Much of the landscape remains as it was over 150 years ago. Indigenous People of the area can be traced back nearly 12,000 years when the Columbia Mammoth roamed the land. From the wharf in Coupeville, visitors may see a whales, seals and sea lion in Penn Cove.
Pick up your Junior Ranger Activity Book at one of the following locations:
1. The Cottage at Sunnyside (162 Cemetery Rd., Coupeville)
2. Island County Historical Museum (908 Alexander St., Coupeville)
3. Coupeville Chamber Visitor Center (905 Alexander St., Coupeville)
4. Jacob and Sarah Ebey House (open seasonally)
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve is the only one of it's kind in the United States. The Reserve encompasses 17,500 acres, but nearly 85% of the land is privately owned.
The Central Whidbey Historic District is at the heart of the Reserve and features over 400 buildings on the historic register - everything from barns and farm buildings to Victorian homes. One of the oldest towns in the state of Washington is at it's center - the town of Coupeville.
Much of the landscape remains as it was over 150 years ago. Indigenous People of the area can be traced back nearly 12,000 years when the Columbia Mammoth roamed the land. From the wharf in Coupeville, visitors may see a whales, seals and sea lion in Penn Cove.
Pick up your Junior Ranger Activity Book at one of the following locations:
1. The Cottage at Sunnyside (162 Cemetery Rd., Coupeville)
2. Island County Historical Museum (908 Alexander St., Coupeville)
3. Coupeville Chamber Visitor Center (905 Alexander St., Coupeville)
4. Jacob and Sarah Ebey House (open seasonally)
or download the worksheets.
Details
Duration
1-3 Hours
Depending on your age and where you go, this program is one for the entire family and will take as much time as you need!
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
For children of all ages - complete the worksheets of the Junior Ranger book to earn our official badge! This program wil take you throughout the Reserve - from Downtown Coupeville to the Prairie Overlook to the Jacob and Sarah Ebey House. Junior Rangers will discover the history and stories that make Ebey's Reserve the only National Historical Reserve in the United States.
Age(s)
4-99
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed throughout the Reserve - on leash only and be prepared to pack out your pet's waste.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
The Cottage at Sunnyside
Drive past Sunnyside Cemetery down the one-lane dirt road (slowly please!). The Cottage is the first building on the right - a one story shingled cottage. Park in the parking area. Junior Ranger books are available in the Brochure Box on the porch.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Be prepared for a variety of weather patterns here in Central Whidbey Island - from sunshine to wind and rain.
Accessibility Information
The Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve Junior Ranger program is accessible to all who wish to participate. Junior Ranger accessible worksheets may be downloaded and printed out or available at the Cottage at Sunnyside (162 Cemetery Rd., Coupeville); the Island County Museum (908 Alexander St., Coupeville) or the visitor center at the Coupeville Chamber (905 Alexander St., Coupeville).