Island Notes

Reimagining Tourism:
A Community-Based Tourism Model

We are honored and humbled to share the news that our efforts to re-imagine tourism are considered by our peers to be award-worthy.

There are places around here that leave you feeling awestruck and scientists now know that such feelings are actually good for you!

Support the area’s farmers, celebrate our abundant food, hear some music and have some fun during Eat Local Month.

Whidbey and Camano Islands are great for a drive without a map because you eventually reach the water, or the main highway.

Gathering from reunions to weddings just work better here. Let us explain why.

Whidbey and Camano Islands have many state parks, each with their own special reason to visit. We introduce you to a few of them.

There’s room here to let your “inner artist/farmer/whatever” grow.

Intentional travel offers a deeper experience that benefits the visitor and the islands.

With miles of wide-open beaches and trails and state and regional parks, there’s plenty of space even in the busy season.

Meet the Garry Oaks, the trees for which Oak Harbor is named, and learn about the self-guided tour that you can take.