ByHannah Corbin
Whidbey and Camano Islands hold stories that stretch back more than 10,000 years—long before ferries crossed the sound or cabins dotted the shoreline. These lands and surrounding waters are the ancestral home of Coast Salish peoples, including the Lower Skagit, Swinomish, Suquamish, Snohomish, and other tribes who have lived in relationship with the islands since…
ByJack Penland
Art, Food, Shopping, Wetlands, and Trails Greenbank Farm is a semi-working farm with that has evolved into a community of shops offering everything from wine and cheese to pies to furniture.The farm is located along one of the narrowest points of Whidbey island and the walking trails offer beautiful views of the water.The farm was…
ByLaura Hilton
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The coziness of Fall is a great time to embrace the culture of Whidbey and Camano Islands and explore new aspects of these seemingly familiar favorites.
ByJack Penland
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The Colonel’s House was the home of Fort Casey’s commanding officers. Take a look inside.
ByLaura Hilton
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Whidbey and Camano Islands are filled with performing artists you can enjoy while visiting here.
ByLaura Hilton
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Art of all kinds have been in the DNA of Whidbey and Camano Islands for thousands of years.
ByJack Penland
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Why preserve the past? Because it helps us tell the stories of who we are today.
ByLaura Hilton
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Many of the area’s forests and beaches were saved from development by community groups and activists.
ByLaura Hilton
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The Island County Historical Museum explores history from the area’s Indigenous People to life in the mid-20th century.
ByLaura Hilton
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The Langley Whale Center offers a thoughtful look at these creatures who are our ocean-going neighbors.
ByLaura Hilton
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Opened in 1937, the Clyde is a classic small-town movie theatre, while the Blue Fox Drive-In is a throwback experience dating back to 1957.
ByLaura Hilton
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Art here is not a passive experience. There are art schools with classes year-round and pop-up workshops offered by galleries.
ByLaura Hilton
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Built around 1909, the store was originally a schoolhouse. In 1939, it became the area’s general store and remains so today.
ByLaura Hilton
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The historic Coupeville Wharf is the last of many wharves in Penn Cove. It offers shopping, a cafe, and a great view of the cove.
ByLaura Hilton
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The region’s maritime history stretches from when the waterways were the highways to today’s ships that move people, cars, and commerce.
ByLaura Hilton
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Built in 1903, the Admiralty Head Lighthouse is the second of two lighthouses built in the area and was operated for only about 20 years.
ByLaura Hilton
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Fort Casey is one-third of the “Triangle of Fire,” which guarded Puget Sound from invasion. It’s now a state park, conference center, and inn.
ByLaura Hilton
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Built in 1912 and once the largest barn on the West Coast, this building has since 1950 been primarily a roller skating rink, hence its name.