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MV Tokitae

Washington State’s newest ferry, the MV Tokitae was shown to the public at an Open House June 8, 2014 in Clinton, shortly before the ferry went into service.

Snow Geese

Snow geese fly from as far away as Siberia to spend the winter here. When they take off together, it’s an amazing sight.

Welcome the Whales Day

The annual spring visit of Gray whales has inspired a uniquely Whidbey festival in Langley called, “Welcome the Whales Day.” In this video, a visitor from Texas is surprised to learn he’s the parade’s Grand Marshall!

The call of Water: Boating

Whidbey and Camano Islands are … islands. That means lots of water, and lots of boating opportunities. Wind, power or paddle, we have it all.

Whidbey Island Scenic Byway

Explore Whidbey Island’s Scenic Isle Way, the first designated Washington State Scenic Byway on an island. You’ll find that it’s easy to get to Whidbey Island, but difficult to leave. Start planning your visit now.

Historic Coupeville

Coupeville is Washington’s second oldest community, and parts of it have changed little in a hundred years.