Orcas of the Salish Sea
The waters surrounding Whidbey and Camano Islands are home to two distinct types of orcas, each with unique behaviors and feeding patterns.
Dog – Friendly Locations
Thinking of bringing your dog along with you visit? Here’s a list of the best things to do with your dog on Whidbey Island and Camano Island.
Get Involved
Sound Waters University 2025 The astounding beauty, unique geology and natural diversity of the Salish Sea are front and center as the key topics at Sound Waters University 2025. Experts in geology, marine life, indigenous knowledge, sea level rise, salmon estuaries, and more will come together to share their knowledge of the Salish Sea and…
An Insider’s Embrace of Camano Island
Camano Island is a wonderful escape from urban life, and here’s some insider information as to what to do and where to eat when you come visit.
Get Lost Here
Whidbey and Camano Islands are great for a drive without a map because you eventually reach the water, or the main highway.
12 Travel Secrets on Whidbey and Camano Islands
Are you looking for some new places to explore on Whidbey and Camano Islands? Here are 12 secret spots to add to your next vacation!
Accessible Outdoor Adventures on Whidbey and Camano Islands
A list of our favorite trails on Whidbey and Camano Islands for those with mobility issues that are either ADA compliant, paved, or reasonably flat.
A Seaside Picnic Jaunt
What day at the beach is complete without a picnic? Here are some great places to shop and beaches to visit on Whidbey and Camano Islands.
Our Best Beach This Month – Iverson Spit and Livingston Bay
It’s a beach where the wildlife doesn’t see many humans, at least until we start coming out and taking hikes in the spring.
Our Best Beach This Month – Driftwood Park
The aptly named Driftwood Park on Whidbey Island offers a commanding view of the ocean and amazing driftwood sculptures.
Our Best Beach This Month – Fort Ebey State Park
Our Best Beach This Month is the beach at Fort Ebey State Park. The three-mile long shoreline is great for hiking, fishing, wildlife and scenery.
3 Drives On Whidbey Island That You Just Can’t Miss
There’s beauty at every turn while driving on Whidbey and Camano Islands. We have three drives on Whidbey Island that you just can’t miss!
Our Best Beach This Month – Seawall Park
Early morning is a good time to hear the rhythms of nature and Langley’s Seawall Park is a great place to do just that. That’s why it’s our Best Beach This Month.
Your Exclusive Look at Whidbey Island’s Restored Lighthouse
After months of meticulous restoration, Admiralty Head Lighthouse is just about again open to the public. We look at all the work done in the lighthouse.
How to Spend the Day and Night at Whidbey Island’s Fort Casey
People love visiting Fort Casey but for a real treat stay in the officer’s quarters at this 100+ year-old military outpost by the sea.
Whale Watching Tours from Whidbey Island
Whale watching in the spring is special. While resident and transient orca can be found in Puget Sound almost any time of the year, March and April features the addition of gray whales.
Tours are one of the best ways to see the whales and they depart from both Oak Harbor and Langley.
Vacations with your kids build their brains
Research shows that a vacation is good for your kids’ brain development.
Whale Watching Will Leave You Speechless
The waters around Whidbey and Camano Islands are often busy with whales. Gray Whales visit in the spring and both resident and transient orca are here at various times of the year. When you see them, it can leave you without words.