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Camano Island – Welcome to The Easy Island
photo: Diane Penland In the early 20th century, Camano Island became something of an artist’s haven. Creators across a wide spectrum of media once flocked to a 200-acre artistic commune…
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Clinton – Where the greatest adventures begin
photo: Holly Davidson After a short, scenic ferry ride, you’ll disembark in the beautiful beachside community of Clinton. This lovely town has a long history as a hub for ferries,…
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Coupeville – In the heart of Ebey’s Reserve
For thousands of years before European settlers arrived, the area around what would become Coupeville was home to several Coast Salish villages of Lower Skagit peoples. The idyllic, sheltered shores…
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Freeland – South Whidbey’s commercial hub
Freeland began as a socialist cooperative at the turn of the 20th century, taking its name from the Free Land Association that imagined a shared utopia. Since then, it has evolved…
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Langley: A Visit to The Village by the Sea
Perched on a high bluff overlooking Saratoga Passage, Langley, a quaint and artistic community, packs a lot of personality. Originally founded in the late 19th century by fifteen-year-old Jacob Anthes, Langley became one of…
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Oak Harbor – Home of Deception Pass State Park
Until the early 1940s, Oak Harbor was a small town, much like the other communities on Whidbey Island. Then, the Navy came, seeking a seaplane base. That base quickly expanded,…
