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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Northwest Glass Quest
Watch how the glass balls that are the sought-after prizes at Glassquest are made by the father and son-team of Mark and Marcus Ellinger.
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The Love Locks of Oak Harbor
The love lock tradition has come to Oak Harbor. The engraved padlocks, fastened to chain link in the shape of a heart on the side of a downtown building called The Loft. But there’s a twist on this enduring symbol of love.
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Oak Harbor Art Trail
Public Art is spread throughout Oak Harbor. Use this guide to find its artistic gems. Some pieces are by local artists others are nationally known.
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The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum
The PBY – Naval Air Museum tells stories through a mix of photographs, artifacts, text, military uniforms, and hands-on activities. It tells both the big stories and the small individual stories of our men and women in service.
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Grape Harvest in the Rain
While a sommelier can tell you what tastes are in a wine, he or she cannot tell you what all really goes into a wine. That’s especially true when with the community that grows at harvest time.
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The PBY – Naval Air Museum – The Story of Gigi
The story of the PBY-5A Catalina and how it transformed Oak Harbor into a WWII Navy Seaplane Base is a fascinating tale, and one that’s exemplified by “Gigi,” a PBY-5A Catalina that first came to Oak Harbor in 1943 and now sits on display in the city.
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Fall Escapes
Fall reminds us that the natural world is made up of cycles. Summer has done its deed and winter approaches.
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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…
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A Commercial at Deception Pass
Some days are just more fun than others, even if it involves work. It helps when you’re working at Deception Pass.
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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.
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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.
