event recap

 

fort casey outing

 

Location

Fort Casey State Park,

Whidbey Island, WA

Date

13 September, 2025

Group

PNW Hikes and Outings

Topographical park map showing Fort Casey State Park's layout, trails and surrounding Admiralty Bay.

PNW Hikes and Outings planned a group outing to Fort Casey State Park located on Whidbey Island, WA!


Fort Casey is an old military defense system used for the Puget Sound. Built in the late 1800's it is now decommissioned and a popular place to go exploring. This will be less of a hike and more of a place to explore in fursuit, admire the landscape, explore the old fort systems and get into all sorts of trouble.


After we're done to check out a local farm and get some more scenic photos of Whidbey Island's scenery. The farm owner's daughter was one of the original furries in the 80's so she is more than okay with exploring the farm in fursuit, the farm is right in Langley which is a very queer-orientated town.


Since the ferry system can be somewhat unpredictable with traffic and times, aim to be in the ferry line around 11am. Some of us may get split up with alternating ferries getting up there but since we're not on a time constraint we should all eventually arrive there around 12-12:30pm.


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Navigation map showing blue water routes through island channels and coastal areas.

travel to whidbey island


Most of the group traveled via the ferry from the Mukilteo terminal to the Fort Casey parking lot. Ferry traffic was quite light making for a quick 20 minute trip across the Sound with weather being significantly warmer than originally forecast getting up to the low 80s.

Exterior view of modern ferry terminal building with glass windows and control tower.
Passengers gather at ferry deck railing overlooking water and distant shoreline.
Modern passenger ferry terminal with curved glass architecture and walkways.
Ferry deck observation area with passengers looking out over the water on a sunny day.
Washington State Ferry crosses Puget Sound waters under partly cloudy skies.
Interior passenger seating area on ferry with rows of seats and window views.
Ferry terminal interior corridor with passenger elevator and seating areas.
Ferry deck railing with orange life preservers mounted along green metal barriers.
Wake view from the stern of a ferry boat showing the churning water trail across a calm sea.
Wide view of a Washington State ferry deck with green railings and coastline in the background.
Long empty corridor inside a ferry with fluorescent lighting and emergency signs.
Ferry dock pilings and loading ramp structure extending into blue water on a sunny day.
Black metal doors covered in colorful stickers inside a ferry passenger area.
Car deck interior of a ferry showing parked vehicles and overhead mechanical systems.
Beige lighthouse building with red brick chimney sits on grassy coastal grounds.
Wooded trail with interpretive signs and markers along a forest path.
Group of deer grazing on grass beside parked cars in a natural area.
Several deer foraging near a ferry terminal building on a gravelly patch of ground.
A dirt trail with large boulders leads through coastal terrain under cloudy skies.
Foggy coastal cliffs extend into the distance along a misty ocean shoreline.
Sign for Admiralty Head Lighthouse Interpretive Centre with visitors walking nearby.

admiralty head lighthouse


First stop was exploring the lighthouse which was open until 4pm! The volunteers there were super accommodating providing a tour and allow our group into the tower for photos and even getting us all into the tower staircase for a group photo.

White lighthouse building under blue sky with people visible on hilltop.
Admiralty Head Lighthouse stands white against blue sky with its distinctive architecture.
Colorful fursuit characters pose under decorative arches of a historic building.
Decorative stained glass panels shine inside the top of a lighthouse tower.
Close-up view of Admiralty Head Lighthouse's white tower and red-roofed building.
Costumed characters gather under arched colonnade of historic building.
Close-up of a denim jacket displaying various decorative pins and patches.
A dog rests near a picnic table as people gather outdoors on a sunny day.
Historical lighthouse tower with black conical top and white cylindrical base against blue sky.
Close-up view of lighthouse lantern room with diagonal glass panes and metal framework.
White lighthouse with red trim features a tall tower and covered porch with arched colonnade.
Side view of white lighthouse building with black trim windows and native plantings in foreground.
Colorful fursuit heads and costumes displayed in a circular arrangement.
Group gathering with colorful costumes in front of Admiralty Head Lighthouse.
Admiralty Head Lighthouse Interpretive Center sign with lighthouse building in background.
Informational sign describing Fort Casey's role in defending Puget Sound.

fort casey exploration


Next we spent several hours exploring the fort itself which included lots of damp, dank, cave-like bunker interiors which provided a wonderful break from the heat.

Colorful fursuit parts and accessories displayed on wooden picnic table.
Fursuit interaction outdoors with lighthouse and trees in background.
Group of fursuit performers gathered on a grassy hill against a blue sky with clouds.
Several colorful animal fursuits posing together at an outdoor meetup.
Panoramic view of parked cars and attendees gathering at an outdoor furry convention.
Fursuiter in blue and white costume climbing narrow concrete walls in sequential photos.
Fursuiter performing parkour moves along concrete corridor walls.
Fursuiter demonstrating wall-climbing techniques in a narrow passageway.
Colorful fursuiters practicing parkour moves inside concrete hallway.
Group of fursuiters posing on elevated metal structure against blue sky.
Row of fursuiters lined up along metal railings photographed from below.
Group photo of fursuiters in dark corridor illuminated by camera flashes.
People in colorful fursuit costumes gather in a dimly lit concrete tunnel or hallway.
Looking down a long concrete bunker corridor with small window openings along one side.
Costumed figures walk along a sunny concrete path with ocean views.
Fursuiters in colorful costumes explore the exterior of a historic military bunker.
Fursuit performers ascend concrete stairs in a bunker with dramatic lighting streaming in.
People explore a coastal defense bunker overlooking the ocean on a sunny day.
Costumed characters pose near military fortifications with blue sky and trees in background.
Fursuiters in bright costumes gather on a concrete platform outdoors.
Close-up view of colorful fursuit characters against a scenic coastal backdrop.
Dark interior view of a military bunker corridor with dim lighting.
People in colorful outfits walk along a concrete military bunker structure on a sunny day.
Group walking on path beside concrete military fortification under blue sky.
Visitors explore walkways around historic concrete military bunkers on a sunny autumn day.
Colorful fursuit characters pose inside a concrete bunker structure.
Military bunker exterior with weathered concrete walls and stairs.
People in costumes rest along concrete steps of historic military fortification.
Costumed figures explore outdoor garden area with red safety cones.

whidbey island farm


After a stop in Langley for pizza, the group headed to the local farm to explore. The cows were hungry for dinner, so we started by foraging for apples to feed them.

Exterior view of Village Pizzeria storefront with blue siding and signage.
Hand holding menu from Village Pizzeria against blue building exterior.
Costumed character in striped shirt poses energetically outdoors.
Fursuit performers interact with cattle in an outdoor farm setting.
People in colorful costumes greet brown cows through a fence at a farm.
Costumed characters reach through a wooden fence to pet brown cows grazing in a field.
A group of people in bright costumes gather outdoors near farm buildings.
People in costumes wave at a drone flying overhead against a blue sky with evergreen trees.
Costumed characters pose among apple trees with ripe fruit in an orchard.
Costumed performers gather outside a rural building with pine trees in the background.
Colorful fursuit characters interact in a garden with pink flowers in the foreground.
Bright fursuit characters pose among pink and white flowers in a garden setting.
Blue fursuit character visible through yellow and pink flowers in a garden.
Colorful fursuit characters pose among blooming dahlias and garden flowers in an outdoor setting.
Blue and brown fursuit characters interact playfully in a garden setting with flowers.
Brown fursuit character explores a garden filled with red dahlias and greenery.
Brown fursuit head with large expressive eyes and fuzzy ears shown in close-up garden portrait.
Colorful fursuit character with vibrant rainbow fur and expressive features poses in garden setting.
Pale pink dahlia flower blooms in soft focus with garden background.
Group of fursuiters walking together along a garden path with string lights overhead.
Blue fursuit character poses near garden structures with string lights in background.
Blue and white fursuit character in casual attire poses near a decorated outdoor space.
Orange and white fursuit character poses against string lights and garden backdrop.
Person wearing a fursuit with orange ears and striped shirt poses in an outdoor setting at dusk.
Animal fursuit characters in blue jeans and black shirts stand near decorative lighting outdoors.
Colorful fursuit characters with bright fur and costumes gather in an outdoor garden setting.
Vibrant red and multicolored fursuit character stands against outdoor backdrop with string lights.
Fursuit characters in casual attire pose near garden fixtures with string lights overhead.

Yesterday our furry group had an outing to Fort Casey on Whidbey Island where we suited up in partials and romped around! Such a great time and so happy I got to shoot the event! Check out the full story here: www.lynx.photos/journal/pnwf... #furry #pnw #furlife #seattlefurs #seattle #photography

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— lynx (@lynx.den.lgbt) Sep 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM

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