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  • Cycling Around the Islands

    Cycling the rolling rural hills is an ideal way to explore Whidbey and Camano islands.Start planning your visit now. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes For cyclists who enjoy the wind in their hair, cycling Island County’s farmland flats, hair-raising downhills and technical mountain biking trails is sure to please. Just a short hop off of…

  • Farms, ferries, and forests

    Farms, ferries, and forests: embracing “slow travel” on Whidbey and Camano Islands : Escape the city and embrace “slow travel” on Whidbey and Camano Islands—where farms, ferries, and forests invite you to unwind at your own pace. Discover local food, peaceful hikes, and authentic island experiences that nourish the soul and support the community.

  • Orca Recovery Day

    On Saturday, October 18, 2025, communities across the Pacific Northwest will roll up their sleeves for Orca Recovery Day—a regional day of action dedicated to restoring salmon habitat, educating the public, and supporting the endangered Southern Resident orcas. On Whidbey and Camano Islands, this year’s events will include volunteer projects, hikes, and educational pop-ups hosted…

  • Whidbey Island Grown

    There’s something quietly magical about the way food connects us—to a place, to the people who grow it, and to the loved ones we share it with. On Whidbey Island, where misty mornings give way to golden afternoons and tree-lined roads give way to pasture and beach, that connection runs deep. And if you want…

  • Mona Newbauer on KIRO Radio

    Fun events, caramels, food, and of course, chocolate were on the agenda when Mona Newbauer appeared on the Tom Douglas radio show “Seattle Kitchen.” The owner of Sweet Mona’s is well known for her chocolate shop in Langley and she’s sharing some of her sweet treats in Seattle, as well! Click on the play arrow…