A Real-Life Wonderland Door?
Imagine stumbling across a tiny door perched in a tree. It takes leaving this carefully crafted door behind to find its true purpose.
Foraging for Breakfast
Eating the plants that grow in the forest. Sound wild? Come with me as we eat Whidbey Island.
Coupeville’s Haller House – A Mysterious Portal to Settling the Oregon Territory
The Haller House, built by Colonel Granville Haller, is unique because the home was only lightly introduced to modern features such as indoor plumbing and electricity. Take a video tour inside
KIRO Radio – The Orchard Kitchen
All About Crab “Buy live crab…that’s the only way you know that it’s fresh,” says chef Vincent Natress. It’s the first of many insights Natress offers KIRO’s Tina Noel in this interview that foodies will love. Noel was one of a handful of people taking a cooking class to learn the ins and outs of how…
Oak Harbor’s Military History Commands the Visitor’s Attention
Recently named best in the world by the U.S. Navy, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) in Oak Harbor has a significant influence on this small but bustling town’s diverse population.
As many as 5,000 sailors are stationed here at time, and its a base that is often requested—and no wonder.
Hiking and Walking Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor offers visitors many opportunities to explore their travel interests, from fine dining and shopping to military history and whale watching. What Oak Harbor may not be known for —but should be— is hiking and walking. There are several options for every activity level, from avid hikers to family strolls, and dogs are welcome on treks.
KIRO Radio – About Penn Cove Mussels
KIRO Radio’s weekend cooking show with Tom Douglas takes us to Penn Cove for, what else? Penn Cove Mussels.
KIRO’s Tina Noel talks with Penn Cove Mussels co-owner Raul Jefferds and heads out on a boat to get an up-close look at the operation.
The Orchard Kitchen – A Country Kitchen with Rock Star Attitude
The Orchard Kitchen is what your great-grandmother’s kitchen might have looked like. That is, if your great-grandmother had Michelin-rated training, had stoked, stocked, and stirred top restaurants in the Napa Valley.
Escape, Grow, and Learn With Your Co-Workers
When the leadership team from Seattle’s own Canlis Restaurant was looking for a location for their retreat, they had something specific in mind.
How Cama Beach State Park Was Saved
Had things happened differently, Cama Beach State Park would be a resort or filled with million dollar homes.
A Perfectly Imperfect Day’s Walk
It was an impulse. It was winter and the day was far from perfect for playing outside, but that’s the thing about impulses, they often involve a willful disregard for facts.
Chasing Penn Cove “Mussel Madness”
What makes Whidbey Island so special? Is it the feeling of being away from it all? The journey to get there (you may drive to the ferry and ride on)? The many water views and beaches? The feeling of a slower pace and small town values? Or the plethora of fresh food ? I think it is a magical combination of these attributes that makes this place so unique.
Camano Island Coffee Roasters: In the Business of Changing Lives
Tucked inside the Camano Island Marketplace is a seemingly humble business, a coffee roaster. But this business, appropriately named Camano Island Coffee Roasters, has a worldwide impact, one that is changing lives through one small coffee bean farm at a time.
Our Best Beach This Month – Cornet Bay
Our Best Beach This Month is Coronet Bay. This marina serves as a great place to either enjoy nature, or launch a boat and explore Puget Sound.
Garlic and Farmers Market Shopping
Shopping at a farmers market is a way to gain control of what you eat because there’s an attention to craft and a better understanding of the product. Even shopping for a simple and universal thing like garlic can turn into a learning experience at a farmers market.
The Gallery in the Woods
The 10 acre outdoor sculpture display at the Matzke Fine Art Gallery on Camano island is part park, and part gallery. Nestled along the beautifully groomed Northwest foliage, you’ll find works of art from some of the regions top artists.
Deception Pass State Park
Deception Pass State Park spans the gap between Whidbey Island and Fildalgo Island. At 4,134 acres, the park has 14.6 miles of saltwater shoreline, three lakes, and 35 miles of trails.
History of Deception Pass Bridge
This bridge is known for its engineering and elegant architecture that compliments the beauty of Deception Pass.