ByScott Rosenkranz
Four Unexpected Island Getaways: Far From Ordinary – A treehouse tucked into the forest. A bungalow surrounded by Highland cattle. A ranch where peacocks roam. A woodland yurt with two miniature alpacas for neighbors.
ByScott Rosenkranz
Itinerary: Three Days on Whidbey Island – Farm Stands, Forest Trails & Small-Town Flavors – A good weekend on Whidbey Island might begin with a sandwich in Greenbank and end with fresh seafood in Langley. In between, there are farm stands, forest trails, Oak Harbor’s waterfront, Scottish Highland cows, and plenty of reasons to take the scenic route.
ByScott Rosenkranz
Too Much for One Day – October has a way of making Whidbey & Camano Islands a little harder to leave.
ByScott Rosenkranz
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Are we there yet? Yes. Camano Island is remarkably easy to get to. There’s no Ferry, No reservations to make, no complicated travel day. You simply cross a bridge. Less time to get there means more time for you to simply be there. Book a room, or a silo, for the night. Arrowhead Ranch offers…
ByKerry Rosenkranz
September: Eat Local Month – Support the area’s farmers, celebrate our abundant food, hear some music and have some fun during Eat Local Month.
ByLaura Hilton
Artists have been drawn to these islands for years, attracted by the inspirational scenery and space to practice their craft.
ByJack Penland
Finding Your Space on Whidbey Island. Here’s an Itinerary. – With miles of wide-open beaches and trails and state and regional parks, there’s plenty of space even in the busy season.
ByScott Rosenkranz
Harbor Hopper! – Leave Your Car Behind and Explore Whidbey Island. Trade traffic for open water aboard the Harbor Hopper, a seasonal passenger ferry connecting downtown Everett with the charming seaside village of Langley.
ByLeighton Thomas
Camano: A Multi-Generational Escape Full of Local Charm – Camano Island turned out to be the perfect place to celebrate two milestones at once: my newly minted eleven-year-old’s birthday and a visit from my mom, who was in town from out of state. I wanted a getaway that felt special without requiring a complicated travel day, and Camano Island was a perfect fit.
ByScott Rosenkranz
Crabbing is a beloved Northwest tradition, and Whidbey and Camano Islands offer excellent Dungeness and red rock crabbing opportunities in the scenic waters of Admiralty Inlet, Saratoga Passage, Skagit Bay, and Port Susan. That includes Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife marine areas 9, 6, 8-1, and 8-2. It can be a fun and creative adventure, with several…
ByInge Morascini
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Farmers Markets…So Much More Than Vegetables – On Whidbey and Camano Islands, a farmers’ market is never just a place to buy vegetables.
ByEmbrace Whidbey and Camano Islands
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Coupeville: The Home to “Practical Magic” This fall, the waterfront village of Coupeville on Whidbey Island celebrates the anniversary of the release of Practical Magic. Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Stockard Channing, this seasonal cult classic chose Coupeville as the film’s setting for its historic, seaport charm that attracts visitors from around the world.
ByHannah Corbin
Soap Box Derby! Ready, Set, Race: One of Summer’s Most Unique Events Is Racing Back to Camano Island – Every June, the sound of cheering crowds, rolling wheels, and community pride fills the air at Arrowhead Ranch on Camano Island. The Stanwood-Camano Island Soap Box Derby has grown into something truly special—earning recognition as the largest local Soap Box Derby race in the world as of 2025.
ByHannah Corbin
Vintage Finds on Whidbey & Camano Islands There’s something about thrifting on the islands that feels different—in a good way, the kind of shopping you don’t rush. It’s slower, a little more unexpected, and way less picked over. You’re not digging through racks for the sake of it—you’re actually finding your new favorite knick knack,…
ByInge Morascini
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Gardens, Art, and theQuiet Season of Becoming – There is a particular beauty to Whidbey and Camano Islands in spring, one that does not announce itself loudly.
ByJack Penland
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Embrace The Pace! The transformation from mainland to island is not only physical, it’s psychological. The pace is not only slower, it feels as if you’ve stepped back in time. The mild climate and close proximity to Seattle make either island an easy getaway all year round. Day 1 – Camano Island Explore uncrowded beaches…
ByEmbrace Whidbey and Camano Islands
Easter Egg Hunts – Celebrate spring with festive Easter egg hunts in Clinton and Oak Harbor—fun for the whole family!
ByEmbrace Whidbey and Camano Islands
Earth Day at YMCA Camp Casey – A free, family-friendly celebration explores Whidbey Island’s natural beauty while learning about local conservation efforts.