Oak Harbor, Washington

From your vantage point in a general aviation aircraft, you’ll see how the sea and island meet, see the natural beauty of the beaches, and have a view over what is often considered the third scariest bridge in the United States.

Deception Pass Bridge was constructed in 1934. The steel bridge is 1,487 feet long and 180 feet above the water and is a widely photographed landmark in the Puget Sound area. Narrow and very high, visitors come here to cross the bridge as well as hike the state park and beaches beneath it. The pedestrian lane of the bridge is narrow and very close to the traffic, but visitors cross it to take in the views (if they don’t have a GA aircraft). The bridge is a beautiful, albeit scary pathway to a vibrant island, which has boasted aviation roots since the Naval Air Station was established here in 1942.

The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum is a great place to visit to learn about the rich naval history of the area. Fresh seafood is a given on the island, and Seabolt’s Restaurant has been serving fresh, local, and smoked seafood such as mussels, Dungeness crab, and salmon, cod, and halibut for more than 30 years.

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