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Bailey’s Corner Store
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes ByLaura Hilton South Whidbey has had beach communities far longer than it’s had roads. Some were only accessible by water until the 1940s! Because of this, there were...
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Arts Education
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes ByLaura Hilton Stone Carving Class, Matzke Fine Art On Whidbey and Camano Islands, art is not a passive experience. Almost everyone is engaged in some form of...
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Classic Cinema Experiences
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes ByLaura Hilton It’s not many communities anymore that get to enjoy a vintage one-screen or drive-in movie theater, but Whidbey Island is blessed to enjoy both these...
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Langley Whale Center
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes ByLaura Hilton Islanders are so fortunate to live on the Salish Sea, home to some very special neighbors: several varieties of whales. The Orca Network is a...
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Island County Historical Museum
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes ByLaura Hilton For the broadest history of these islands in the Salish Sea, a visit to the Island County Historical Museum is a must. With its prime waterfront...
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A Culture of Natural Preservation
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes ByLaura Hilton Although the colonial period of Whidbey and Camano Islands’ history is marked with heavy logging, there is a staunch spirit of environmental activism...
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Preserving Our Stories
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes ByJack Penland It’s remarkable to say it, but at more than 100 years old, the Camano City Schoolhouse, is still a community educational resource. On Whidbey Island,...
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The Islands Have Always Inspired Artists
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes ByLaura Hilton Langley is the first state-designated Creative District in Island County, but it surely won’t be the last. Art of all kinds is in the DNA of these twin...
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Performing Artists
Above: Oak Harbor Music Festival Estimated reading time: 3 minutes ByLaura Hilton Small communities burst with big talent on the islands. Artists of all stripes represent an outsized portion of the...
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The Colonel’s House
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes ByJack Penland In a word, The Colonel’s House is imposing. Not fearsomely imposing, just matter-of-fact imposing. If it gave you an order, you’d follow it. And,...
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Island Bliss: Reconnecting with Nature and Friends on Whidbey Island
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes ByKirsty Papadopulos I sit down to write this at the end of a hectic day. Our trip to Whidbey now two weeks prior, I can feel that serene centeredness from a weekend...
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Explore Local Music
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes You’ve probably heard of a growing trend in recent years, of superfans following their favorite bands and musicians to far-off cities for mega concerts. What if we...
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Simple Pleasures Shine
Simple Pleasures Shine on Whidbey Island for a Weekend Getaway As an orange 1960s vintage Camaro roars out of the Bailey’s Corner Store parking lot, I immediately feel at home. It takes asking someone...
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Outdoor Island Adventures
There are many appealing facets of island life that bring visitors to Whidbey and Camano. Some are drawn by the vibrant artistic culture of the communities or mellow pace that fosters inspiration....
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September: Whidbey Eat Local Month
Today’s small farmers are passionate about what they do. After all, their work is meant to be shared. And, at the end of the growing season, our farming community, led by Whidbey Island Grown, wants...
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Coupeville: The Home to “Practical Magic”
Coupeville was the perfect setting for the movie “Practical Magic. Each fall, the waterfront village of Coupeville on Whidbey Island celebrates the anniversary of the release of Practical Magic....
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Fall Festivities and Cultural Connections
As the seasons shift and leaves begin to fall, life remains busy on the islands. For many, autumn is a favorite time of year to get outside and enjoy the colors of the season. Summer festivals give...
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