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Category: Happenings
An aerial view of a jet boat.

Deception Pass Jet Boat Tours

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.

The red barn of Greenbank Farm with the water in the background

Greenbank Farm

Art, Food, Shopping, Wetlands, and Trails Greenbank Farm is a semi-working farm with that has evolved into a community of shops offering everything from wine and cheese to pies to furniture.The farm is located along one of the narrowest points of Whidbey island and the walking trails offer beautiful views of the water.The farm was once the largest grower of … Read More

A Living Arch that is a Northwest Treasure

Every few months social media goes just a little nuts over one very popular living arch, the Laburnum Arch at Whidbey Island’s Bayview  Garden.  More accurately, there are two arches, and each spring as the Laburnum trees blossom and the golden tendrils hang down from the metal supporting arch, Bayview Garden becomes one of the area’s favorite tourist attractions. Learn … Read More

Three people skipping stones into the water

A Great Idea to Sharpen Your Mind

Researchers are finding that getting out in nature can sharpen your mind, reduce stress, and help you focus in work. All great reasons to schedule some vacations outside that big city you’re working in.

Camp Casey on Whidbey Island is a Stargazer’s Treat

The best stargazing locations are away from the city lights, where the dark sky offers millions of stars to view. Even though the weather is more predictable on the east side of the Cascade Mountains, the west side offers premier locations too. Camp Casey on Whidbey Island is one such premier location.

Sailboats on Penn Cove

Welcome to the Real Walton Island

In the movie “Lost and Found” two boys are sent for the summer to their uncle on a remote island – Walton Island.  They find adventure and a bit of danger as they hunt for a family treasure.  While Walton Island is fiction, the inspiration for that island is very real. It’s Whidbey Island.  The movie’s creator, Joseph Itaya, grew … Read More

Man walking barefoot with dog on Double Bluff Beach

Dog – Friendly Locations

Thinking of bringing your dog along with you visit? Here’s a list of the best things to do with your dog on Whidbey Island and Camano Island.

Art and Artists

The Whidbey Working Artists have their summer open studio tour showing their work, their place, and where the artist and the art are one.

A Real-Life Wonderland Door?

Imagine stumbling across a tiny door perched in a tree. It takes leaving this carefully crafted door behind to find its true purpose.