This week’s spotlight lighthouse is Admiralty Head on Whidbey Island, Washington. This is a beautiful, well-kept lighthouse that is undergoing maintenance even as I type. Access is excellent, although you do have to drive onto the grounds of Fort Casey to get there. There are historical exhibits, a gift shop, and the tower is open for visitors, too! Cannons and bunkers are still present from the days when this fort guarded the entry to Puget Sound. Environmental programs and volunteers keep this wonderful lighthouse among the best to visit!

Although I didn’t see them, it’s said you can periodically spot Orca whales from the tower. The docents are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Nearby Coupeville is one of the oldest towns in Washington. Visit Washington State Parks here.