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!
A Fun Island Wide Driving Scavenger Hunt
From art to barns, here’s our fun and kind of quirky list of things to watch out for while driving around Whidbey and Camano Islands.
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.
A Crazy Fun Weekend on Camano Island
Join host Jamie Petitto as she escapes to Camano Island for a fun weekend from zip lining to axe throwing to hanging on the beach.
Vacations with your kids build their brains
Research shows that a vacation is good for your kids’ brain development.
11+ Fun Things to Do to Make You a Hero to Your Kids
Who says family fun has to be expensive? Escaping to Whidbey and Camano Island can provide the right balance of free time and organized fun for a family trying to extend that vacation dollar.
6 Unique Schools For a Perfect Education Vacation
Your Education Vacation Imagine this; you’re coming home from vacation laden down with several new pieces of art. Maybe they’re a couple of paintings, or something made out of glass. But, for this vacation, this isn’t art you bought. It’s art you made. Or, maybe you’re returning from vacation with more confidence in your Spanish-speaking…
The Marine Life Around Whidbey and Camano Islands Will Delight You
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Kayaking Whidbey Island
Even for a beginner, kayaking is a way of connecting to the island in a very tactile up-close way.
Four Certified Exhilarating Hikes to Ease You into Spring
We offer up four hikes, walks really, that can be a great first “step” into getting back in shape.
Elger Bay Preserve –
Camano Island’s Easy
Off-Season Walk
The Elger Bay Preserve is a gently sloped trail with detailed guide posts that include distances. The well-groomed trail is good even in the off-season.
Birding on Whidbey and Camano Islands
Whidbey and Camano Islands are a great place to see birds, with some of the best locations around. The island are along the Pacific Flyway, a western “highway in the sky” birds use to migrate. Two of the people most knowledgeable about bird watching here are Craig and Joy Johnston. The artist/writer couple of produced…
3 Deception Pass Hikes That Are Pure Magic
Deception Pass State Park has many amazing trails. We explore three of the best trails, including two that are under the radar.
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.
Whale Watching from Land
This map from the Orca Network shows many great places around Puget Sound where you can watch whales, if there are any nearby.
The Whales of Puget Sound
The Whales of Puget Sound After spending most of the summer in the San Juan Islands, our Resident orca pods venture south into inland waters for the fall and early winter months, traveling down Admiralty Inlet chasing chum salmon runs into lower Puget Sound. BY SUSAN BERTA & HOWARD GARRETTORCA NETWORKUPDATED 2/28/21 There are many…
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve
Turns 40 in 2018
Special events throughout 2018 are planned to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, including historic tours, exhibits, art, and history.
Fall Escapes
Fall reminds us that the natural world is made up of cycles. Summer has done its deed and winter approaches.