Discovery Bay to Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge


A self-supported trip created by Pertribe135

Trip Overview

Launched at Gardiner Ramp and paddled north in Discovery Bay past Diamond Point into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Paddled across to Protection Island and back. Saw a Golden Eagle hunting along the grassy slopes of the island. There’s always a herd of harbor seals along the shore of the island. They swam out to check us out for a bit.

Trip Details

  • Trip Dates: 4/11/2009
  • Sport/Activity: Kayaking
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Water Type: Open Water/Ocean

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