ByJack Penland
Finding Your Space on Whidbey Island. Here’s an Itinerary. – With miles of wide-open beaches and trails and state and regional parks, there’s plenty of space even in the busy season.
ByLeighton Thomas
Camano: A Multi-Generational Escape Full of Local Charm – Camano Island turned out to be the perfect place to celebrate two milestones at once: my newly minted eleven-year-old’s birthday and a visit from my mom, who was in town from out of state. I wanted a getaway that felt special without requiring a complicated travel day, and Camano Island was a perfect fit.
ByScott Rosenkranz
Crabbing is a beloved Northwest tradition, and Whidbey and Camano Islands offer excellent Dungeness and red rock crabbing opportunities in the scenic waters of Admiralty Inlet, Saratoga Passage, Skagit Bay, and Port Susan. That includes Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife marine areas 9, 6, 8-1, and 8-2. It can be a fun and creative adventure, with several…
ByInge Morascini
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Gardens, Art, and theQuiet Season of Becoming – There is a particular beauty to Whidbey and Camano Islands in spring, one that does not announce itself loudly.
ByAdam Sawyer
Winter Outdoor Adventure – Are you a fan of finding solitude on a trail, spotting migratory birds at the beach, or wildlife on the water? If so the quiet season is the right season for you.
ByJack Penland
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This jet boat tour through Deception Pass, yes- under the famous bridge and out into open water, is a fun and instructive trip whether it’s your first time, or your 20th.
ByInge Morascini
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Explore the best off-leash dog parks on Whidbey and Camano Islands. From sandy beaches to forest trails, Rufus the golden retriever shares top dog-friendly spots.
ByMelissa Tang
Escape to Whidbey Island with your pup for ferry rides, seaside sunsets, and off-leash beaches. Add in bagels, cider, and cozy town vibes, and you’ve got the perfect weekend getaway—dog-friendly adventures at every stop.
ByInge Morascini
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Camping and Glamping on Whidbey and Camano Islands
ByInge Morascini
Seaweed foraging Seaweed foraging is a fun, sustainable, and deeply nourishing way to connect with the coastal ecosystems of Whidbey and Camano Islands. The intertidal zones and rocky shorelines of these islands host a rich variety of edible seaweeds—including sea lettuce, rockweed, and bull kelp—that have been harvested for generations by Indigenous communities and coastal…
ByDan Shryock
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Whidbey Island is fast becoming one of Washington State’s most popular cycling destinations. Rolling hills, coastal views, and cozy waterfront towns attract traditional and e-bike riders alike.
ByGwyneth and Amiana Manser
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Sustainable and Regenerative Travel on Whidbey Island. Written by Gwyneth and Amiana Manser
ByDan Shryock
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Embrace Whidbey Island by Bike: Whidbey Island’s natural beauty captivates instantly—a scenic biking escape just 30 miles from Seattle.
ByKirsty Papadopulos
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Three friends explore South Whidbey Island and have fun foraging for mushrooms, eating locally sourced food, playing pickleball, and more.
ByJack Penland
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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.
ByJack Penland
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There are places around here that leave you feeling awestruck and scientists now know that such feelings are actually good for you!
ByLaura Hilton
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Whidbey and Camano Islands are great for a drive without a map because you eventually reach the water, or the main highway.
ByLaura Hilton
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Meet the Garry Oaks, the trees for which Oak Harbor is named, and learn about the self-guided tour that you can take.