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 many amazing photographs of birds … Read More
Coupeville- The Home to”Practical Magic”
This fall, the waterfront village of Coupeville on Whidbey Island celebrates the 20th anniversary of the release of Practical Magic. Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Stockard Channing, this seasonal cult classic chose Coupeville as the film’s setting for its historic, seaport charm that attracts visitors from around the world.
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.
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.
Spotlight on Camano Island’s Secret Gallery
The Australia-based “Food•Wine•Travel” is taking readers on a tour of Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park on Camano Island.
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.
Three Whidbey Island Restaurants featured on L.A. Radio
Whidbey Island restaurants get featured on Southern California radio with the chefs of The Orchard Kitchen, The Oystercatcher, and The Roaming Radish.
International Food Writers Visit Whidbey and Camano Islands
The International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association held their annual conference on Whidbey and Camano Islands. In a bold experiment, these travel experts broke from the traditional big-city conference centers and chose our islands as their 2018 conference site.
HGTV’s “Island Life” comes to Whidbey Island
There are probably a few more people daydreaming about escaping the city and moving to our islands. Whidbey Island was on display in a new edition of HGTV’s “Island Life.”