Outdoor Adventures
Whidbey and Camano Islands have many great outdoor activities, including hiking, kayaking, bicycling, historic sightseeing, birdwatching, and more. Here's our list of the best activities.
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Address: 41020 WA-20
Oak Harbor
98277
Deception Pass State Park is outstanding for breathtaking views of a sea-filled canyon, iconic bridge, old-growth forests and wildlife.
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Address: 1817 Zylstra Rd
Oak Harbor
98277
This 50-acre preserve is a wildlife habitat with forest, wetland, and pasture. There is a 1.2 mile trail with a forest and a meadow loop.
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Address: 8212 Possession Rd
Clinton
98236
The Dorothy Cleveland trail is a serious hike, rising 392 feet in less than three-quarters of a mile.
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Address: 6325 Double Bluff Rd
Freeland
98249
Double Bluff Beach on Whidbey Island near Freeland offers a wide, long sandy beach, dramatic bluffs, and off-leash dog walking.
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Address: 399 Keystone Ave
Coupeville
98239
Located in Ebey's Reserve, Driftwood Beach is a long beach with great views of the Olympic Mountains and is popular for salmon fishing.
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Address: 799 E Sleeper Rd
Oak Harbor
98277
This state park property (although not an officially-listed state park) offers a complex of hiking trails including a 3-mile (round trip) hike to the beach.
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Address: 2059 Newman Rd
Langley
98260
Earth Sanctuary is a peaceful retreat where people walk through nature, visit sacred spaces as part of their own personal renewal.
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Address: 162 Cemetery Rd
Coupeville
98239
Ebey's Landing National Historical reserve is a conservation partnership to preserve the historic and scenic integrity of Central Whidbey Island.
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Address: Elger Bay Preserve Trail
Camano
98282
Elger Bay Preserve is an easy day hike that’s great with or without the kids. There are multiple trails a marsh with a viewing platform.
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Address: English Boom Trail
Camano
98282
English Boom is a park along the north shore of Camano Island. It features trails, including an ADA compliant trail, scenic views, and great bird-watching opportunities.
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Address: 1280 Engle Rd
Coupeville
98239
Fort Casey State Park is a 467-acre marine camping park with a lighthouse and sweeping views of Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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Address: 400 Hill Valley Dr
Coupeville
98239
Fort Ebey State Park, a 645-acre camping park on Whidbey Island, was originally built as a coastal defense fort in World War II.
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Address: 10541 Flagler Rd
Marrowstone
98358
Fort Flagler on Marowstone Island was the first of the three forts developed for the defense of Puget Sound as part of the Triangle of Fire. It is now a state park and conference facility.
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Address: 200 Battery Way
Port Townsend
98368
Fort Worden Historical State Park was the third and final leg of the trio of forts known as “The Triangle of Fire.” Located on Point Wilson north of Port Townsend, the fort is now a state park offering great insight into the history of the area.
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Address: 585 Lewis Ln
Camano
98282
Multiple trails greet you at the Four Springs Lake Preserve with walks through grassy fields, forest, and even a "wet" meadow.
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Address: 1543 E Shoreview Dr
Freeland
98249
With a great view of Holmes Harbor, this park is a local favorite. Besides a boat ramp and dock, amenities include a picnic area with BBQ grills, covered picnic shelters, pavilion with picnic table and BBQ Grill, restrooms, playgrounds, and walking trails. This is owned in partnership with Island County. Please note that at the...
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Address: 950 SE Jensen St
Oak Harbor
98277
Take a self-guided walking downtown Oak Harbor walking tour of the Garry Oaks that give the city its name.
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Address: 765 Wonn Rd
Greenbank
98253
This former farm boasts two fine art galleries, a cafe, a demonstration garden, and several shops and several dog-friendly walking trails.
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