Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve
Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve was created to preserve the rural landscape and lifestyle of Central Whidbey Island.
The Garry Oaks of Oak Harbor
Meet the Garry Oaks, the trees for which Oak Harbor is named, and learn about the self-guided tour that you can take.
The Captivating Military History of Oak Harbor You Need to Know
What was once a sleepy island farming town is now home to one of the premiere naval installations in America. How it all happened it amazing!
The Oak Harbor Garry Oaks
When you walk among the oak trees that dominate Smith Park in Oak Harbor, you can’t help but feel you’re among some very old living things. The 150 or so Garry Oaks in the park predate the town, and, yes, the town was named after the trees.
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.
Captain Whidbey
Built in 1907 on then sparsely settled Whidbey Island, Captain Whidbey Inn has an incredibly rustic personality that stands apart from 21st century cool.
L.A. Times Tells Readers About a Whidbey Island Weekend
The Los Angeles Times takes readers to Whidbey Island with a visit Fort Casey, dining in Coupeville and tree climbing at Deception Pass.
The Love Locks of Oak Harbor
The love lock tradition has come to Oak Harbor. The engraved padlocks, fastened to chain link in the shape of a heart on the side of a downtown building called The Loft. But there’s a twist on this enduring symbol of love.
These are dedicated to the men and women who serve our country.
The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum
The PBY – Naval Air Museum tells stories through a mix of photographs, artifacts, text, military uniforms, and hands-on activities. It tells both the big stories and the small individual stories of our men and women in service.
The PBY – Naval Air Museum – The Story of Gigi
The story of the PBY-5A Catalina and how it transformed Oak Harbor into a WWII Navy Seaplane Base is a fascinating tale, and one that’s exemplified by “Gigi,” a PBY-5A Catalina that first came to Oak Harbor in 1943 and now sits on display in the city.