Deception Pass State Park

Deception Pass State Park

Deception Pass State Park spans the gap between Whidbey Island and Fildalgo Island. At 4,134 acres, the park has 14.6 miles of saltwater shoreline, three lakes, and 35 miles of trails.

Cherry trees in bloom overlook a golf fairway

Dad’s Golf Getaway

An island golf getaway is both easy and affordable on Whidbey and Camano Islands, and that makes it a perfect way to spend Father’s Day weekend, or any other time, as well.

Clouds over Crockett Lake

Summer’s Last Hurrah

A three-day weekend and it’s back to work, school, and summer’s in the rear-view mirror. But, are we just too willing to let an arbitrary date lower the curtain on summer?

An orca, or killer whale, a few hundred yards from shore

The One That Got Away

With orca here year-round and gray whales visiting each spring, many of us take to boats for a memorable day, even if the camera we brought along wasn’t cooperating.

Winter on the Cascade Loop

Winter on the Cascade Loop

Whidbey Island is part of Washington’s Cascade loop, and a drive through part of the loop as nature plays “gently” is a thought-provoking and enchanting drive.