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2016

W A S H I N G T O N

Visitors Guide & Map



Just North of Seattle, two hours South of Vancouver, BC

Fall & Winter Events:

FALLClinton Community Picnic – SeptemberHarvest Jubilee, Camano Island / Stanwood – SeptemberDjangofest NW, Langley – Third weekend in SeptemberOak Harbor Music & Jazz Festival – Labor Day WeekendTour de Whidbey Benefit Bike Ride – Late SeptemberWhidbey Island Kite Festival, Camp Casey – Last weekend in SeptemberApple Day & Mutt Strut Dog Parade & Costume Contest, Bayview – OctoberCama Beach Harvest Festival, Camano Island – OctoberCoupeville Harvest Festival – OctoberHalloween Torchlight Parade, Coupeville – OctoberThe Haunting of Coupeville – OctoberMidway Monster Mash, Street Bash & Zombie Crawl, Oak Harbor Oak Harbor No Tricks Safe Treats – October 31Halloween Spooktacular, Langley – OctoberScarecrow Corridor, Coupeville – OctoberChili and Chowder Cook-off – NovemberGingerbread House Workshop, Coupeville – NovemberUncommon Threads at Greenbank Farm – NovemberOak Harbor Veterans Day Parade – NovemberWhidbey Island Autumn Wine Tour – NovemberSip ‘n Shop on the Cove – November

WINTERDeck the Doors, Langley – DecemberLighting of Langley – Saturday after Thanksgiving – DecemberClinton Holiday Bazaar – First Saturday in DecemberElf Chase 5K, Langley – Early DecemberGreening of Coupeville and Christmas Parade – DecemberJingle Trail 5k Run and Walk, Coupeville – First Saturday in DecemberOak Harbor Magic on Pioneer Way – DecemberOak Harbor & Coupeville Lighted Boat Parade – DecemberHoliday Parade, Langley – First Saturday in DecemberNew Year’s Eve Fireworks, Oak Harbor – New Year’s EveFirst Day Hikes, State Parks – New Year’s DayPolar Bear Plunge, Double Bluff Beach – New Year’s DayPolar Bear Plunge, Oak Harbor – JanuaryPolar Bear Plunge, Utsalady Bay – JanuaryLangley Art Walk – First Saturdays Year-roundSea Float Scramble, Langley – JanuaryWays of Whales Conference – JanuarySound Waters Conference – First Saturday in FebruaryGeo Caching Great Balls of Fire, Cama Beach State Park – FebruaryNorthwest Glass Quest, Camano Island/Stanwood – FebruaryLangley’s Mystery Weekend – Last full weekend of FebruaryPort Susan Snowgoose & Bird Festival, Camano Island – FebruaryRed Wine and Chocolate Whidbey Island Wine Tour – FebruaryCoupeville Chocolate Walk, Coupeville – FebruaryMussels in the Kettles, Whidbey Island – MarchPenn Cove MusselFest, Coupeville – MarchPort Susan Home and Garden Show – MarchWhidbey Master Gardener’s Workshop – Second Saturday in MarchEaster Egg Hunt, Clinton – March

More information at:WhidbeyCamanoIslands.com

Spring & Summer Events:

SPRINGBayview Earth Day Celebration – AprilBayview Farmers Market – Saturdays from April-OctoberChicken Coop Tour, Whidbey Island – AprilCoupeville Farmer’s Market, Saturdays – April-OctoberHolland Happening, Oak Harbor – Last Weekend in AprilMeerkerk Rhododendron Gardens Peak Bloom Season – April and MayPianoFest NW, Langley – AprilWelcome the Whales and Parade, Langley – Mid-AprilWhidbey Island Marathon, Oak Harbor – Mid-AprilAntique Show & Sale, Langley – IC Fairgrounds, Memorial Day WeekendCamano Climb Bike Ride, Camano Island – First Sunday in MayCamano Island Studio Tour – Mother’s Day Weekend and the nextFlea Market and Antiques Sale, Freeland – Memorial Day WeekendMayfest, Clinton – MayMemorial Day Parade & Concert, Coupeville – MayMother’s Day Concert at Meerkerk Gardens – MayMother’s Day Sail, Cama Beach – MayOak Harbor Public Market – Thursdays May-OctoberPenn Cove Water Festival, Coupeville – Second Saturday in MaySavor Spring Whidbey Island Wine Tour – MayTilth Farmers Market, Bayview – Sundays from May – October

SUMMERLangley Second Street Market – Fridays, June-SeptemberCamano Farmer’s Market – July-SeptemberCamano Island Beer Brats and Biz – JuneWhidbey Island Garden Tour – last Saturday in JuneClinton Thursday Market, Clinton Community Hall – July-AugustArt by the Bay, Camano Island – JulyBucaneer Youth Fishing Tournament – JulyCelebrate America Festival, Freeland – July 3rdChoochokam Arts Festival, Langley – JulyFlea Market and Antiques Sale, Freeland – 4th of July WeekendMaxwelton 4th of July Parade, Clinton – July 4thOld Fashioned 4th of July, Oak Harbor – July 4thGarden Club & Tea Tour, Oak Harbor – JulyIsland Shakespeare Festival, Langley – July-SeptemberRagnar Northwest Passage Relay Race, Langley – JulyOpen Air Quilts Show, Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island – JulyWhidbey Island Race Week, Coupeville & Oak Harbor – Mid-JulyCamano Island Monday Market – July-SeptemberCamano/StanwoodCommunity Fair – First weekend in AugustConcerts in the Park, SW Community Park – Thursdays in AugustCoupeville Arts Festival – First weekend in AugustDriftwood Day/Veterans Picnic, Oak Harbor – Third Weekend in AugustFreeland Chamber Open Golf Tournament – AugustHighland Games, Greenbank Farm – Mid-AugustHydroplane Races, Oak Harbor – AugustNorth Whidbey Car Show, Oak Harbor – Second Weekend of AugustOak Harbor Chamber Golf Tournament – AugustOak Harbor Classic Car Show – AugustOak Harbor Pig Fest – AugustPort Susan Farmer’s Market – AugustQueer Pride Parade, Langley – AugustRace the Reserve, Ebey’s Landing – AugustWhidbey Island Area Fair, Langley – AugustWhidbey Triathlon, Langley – First weekend in August

1 Deception Pass State Park – The iconic bridge and park are great for amazing views, trails, beaches, bird-watching, fishing in Cranberry Lake and in the surrounding waters; plus tent and RV camping available year round. A popular activity is the Deception Pass jet boat tour. A welcome wagon offers visitor information.

2 Ala Spit – A special favorite of bird watchers. A broad, open area with splendid views. Follow Troxell Road or Jones Road to Geck, and turn toward water to enter parking area.

3 Joseph Whidbey State Park – This is a great place to stroll the beach, enjoy the scenery, and watch winter and spring migrating birds. Picnic facilities near the beach: day use only.

4 Oak Harbor – Located at the water’s edge, the active community is designed for family-friendly fun and lodgings. Oak Harbor is home to NAS (Naval Air Station) Whidbey and you may learn more at the Naval History Center at the Sea Plane Base. Visit Pioneer Way for charging stations, shopping, wine tasting, and dining. The playhouse showcases local talent. The surrounding area boasts miles of pedestrian friendly waterfront plus an indoor swimming pool, skating rink in a historic barn, a working drive-in theater with go-karts, off-leash dog parks, and several golf courses.

5 Windjammer Park & Oak Harbor Marina – The waterfront park includes miles of paved walking, a salt water swimming hole, RV camping and life-sized windmill, kayaking, as well as a vibrant, full service, first rate marina.

6 Fort Ebey State Park – One of two historic forts on the island, this park offers miles of hiking trails. From Libbey Road, turn left onto Hill Valley Road which takes you to the park entrance.

7 Coupeville – The second oldest town in Washington state, and Island County seat, the town has over 100 buildings on the National Historic Register including turn of the century Victorian homes. Located on Penn Cove, home of the famous Penn Cove mussels, many of charming Coupeville’s historic buildings house lodgings, restaurants and shops. Things to see include numerous festivals, the Island County Historical Museum, the Coupeville Wharf and a retro bowling alley.

8 Kettles Trail – Connecting Coupeville and Fort Ebey’s State Park, this trail skirts unusual Ice Age geologic formations known as kettles. With over 243 acres and 35 miles of trail, the Kettles is a popular spot for hiking and mountain biking. The paved Kettles Trail, spanning 2.16 miles along SR20, provides easy access.

9 Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve – The nation’s first historical reserve, and part of the National Park Service, this area is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of historic lands (over 17,500 acres) and over 400 buildings.

10 Fort Casey State Park, Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Coupeville Ferry – This pre-WWII fort now welcomes visitors to explore its battlements and tunnels, as well as century old Admiralty Head Lighthouse.

11 Greenbank and Greenbank Farm – Once the largest loganberry farm in the nation, this tiny community and heritage farm offers wine tasting, art galleries, shopping and dining. Breathtaking views of Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges can be seen from off leash dog-friendly walking trails.

12 Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens – Whidbey Island’s peaceful woodland garden and forest preserve is famous for its collection of mature rhododendrons and companion plantings. Explore woodland trails on 10 acres.

13 South Whidbey State Park – An impressive old growth forest surrounds secluded campsites with picnic areas and barbecue pits. Walk along numerous forest trails or take the high bluff trail down to a secluded sandy beach.

14 Freeland – With beautiful views of Holmes Harbor and a wonderful playground, beachside park, and meeting hall, Freeland is home to many antique shops, bookstores, banks, services, charging stations and restaurants. This town is a popular shopping district with locals and visitors.

15 Double Bluff Park – Miles of sandy, off-leash, dog-friendly beaches offer sweeping views of ships, Mt. Rainier and the distant Seattle skyline. The beach is popular with skim and kite boarders. Gray whales visit the area and sometimes can be spotted from the shore each spring.

16 Bayview Corner – The site of the historic Bayview Cash Store, built in 1924, the location includes Good Cheer, a restaurant, shops, wine tasting, nursery and more. Enjoy year round events and Saturday farmers’ markets each spring, summer and fall.

17 Langley – Overlooking the waters of Saratoga Passage and the Cascade Mountains, Langley’s charming streets are lined with historic buildings, shops, bistros, art galleries, wine tasting bars, a coffee roaster, flower-filled walkways, restaurants, a performing arts center and vintage theatre. A museum offers local history. Ring the whale bell when you see one from the shore. Festivals throughout the year celebrate the arts, nature, music, the holidays and more. Explore the Langley Loop.

18 Clinton – At Whidbey’s southern tip you’ll find sweeping water and mountain views, nearby farms and wineries, country roads and beaches to explore. Ken’s Korner is home to a visitor’s kiosk, as well as various services, shopping and dining.

19 Camano Island State Park – Visit the 134-acre park offering year round saltwater fishing, excellent seasonal clamming, secluded wooded campsites including actual cabins, a half-mile self-guided nature trail, and a series of loop trails for hiking and beachcombing. Plus enjoy an underwater park for scuba diving.

20 Cama Beach State Park – The new Cama Center offers meeting space and the new Cama Beach Café. Step back in time to a 1930s-era Puget Sound fishing resort complete with waterfront cedar cabins and bungalows. These have been refurbished, with modern conveniences added, and are available for rent year round to individuals and groups.

21 Elger Bay Elementary Preserve – The Elger Bay Nature Trail Head is located by Elger Bay Elementary School’s parking lot. The Friends of Camano Island Parks maintain the trail and educational signage.

22 Cavalero Beach – A county park offering beach access, a boat launch, and views of Stanwood and the Stillaguamish River delta.

23 Four Springs Lake Preserve – This 50-acre nature preserve offers a peaceful setting for the public to explore 1.6 miles of wooded trails, a large open meadow area, and a small lake. There is also a meeting facility and lodge available for weddings and events.

24 Iverson Spit Preserve – Port Susan and Livingston Bay birding area.

25 Utsalady Bay and Vista Point Park – Once the busiest port in Puget Sound, Utsalady still shows traces of its lumber/ sawmill past. Amazing views of Whidbey, the Skagit River Delta, and the Cascade Mountains.

26 Camano Island Chamber’s Visitor Information Center – First stop? Terrys Corner for the visitor’s center located next to the Camano Marketplace and coffee roaster. Get information and directions to the many island attractions including the zipline, winery, farms, brewery, inn, state parks, and more.



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Hastie Lake Rd

Arnold Rd

Whidbey Ave

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Libbey RdHill Valley Dr

Parker Rd

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Wonn Rd

Lagoon Point Rd

Classic Rd

Goss Lake Rd

Shoreview Drive

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Dallman RdAmble Rd

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Bailey Rd

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Visitor Information Centers:For in-person help and detailed information, call or stop by one of the many visitor centers located throughout the islands.

Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce 32630 SR 20Oak Harbor, WA 98277OakHarborChamber.com(360) 675-3755

Coupeville Chamber of Commerce905 NW Alexander StreetCoupeville, WA 98239CoupevilleChamber.com(360) 678-5434

Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce 5575 Harbor Avenue, #102 Freeland, WA 98249Freeland-WA.org(360) 331-1980

Langley Chamber of Commerce 208 Anthes AvenueLangley, WA 98260VisitLangley.com(360) 221-6765

Clinton Chamber of Commercec/o Dalton Realty9546 Hwy 525, Clinton, WA 98236DiscoverClintonWA.com(360) 341-3929

Camano Island Chamber of Commerce848 N. Sunrise Blvd, #4Camano Island, WA 98282CamanoIsland.org(360) 629-7136

Holmes HarborGolf Club- Public

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Travel Notes:



2016

WASHINGTON




Just North of Seattle, two hours South of Vancouver, BC

Fall & Winter Events:

FALLClinton Community Picnic – SeptemberHarvest Jubilee, Camano Island / Stanwood – SeptemberDjangofest NW, Langley – Third weekend in SeptemberOak Harbor Music & Jazz Festival – Labor Day WeekendTour de Whidbey Benefit Bike Ride – Late SeptemberWhidbey Island Kite Festival, Camp Casey – Last weekend in SeptemberApple Day & Mutt Strut Dog Parade & Costume Contest, Bayview – OctoberCama Beach Harvest Festival, Camano Island – OctoberCoupeville Harvest Festival – OctoberHalloween Torchlight Parade, Coupeville – OctoberThe Haunting of Coupeville – OctoberMidway Monster Mash, Street Bash & Zombie Crawl, Oak Harbor Oak Harbor No Tricks Safe Treats – October 31Halloween Spooktacular, Langley – OctoberScarecrow Corridor, Coupeville – OctoberChili and Chowder Cook-off – NovemberGingerbread House Workshop, Coupeville – NovemberUncommon Threads at Greenbank Farm – NovemberOak Harbor Veterans Day Parade – NovemberWhidbey Island Autumn Wine Tour – NovemberSip ‘n Shop on the Cove – November

WINTERDeck the Doors, Langley – DecemberLighting of Langley – Saturday after Thanksgiving – DecemberClinton Holiday Bazaar – First Saturday in DecemberElf Chase 5K, Langley – Early DecemberGreening of Coupeville and Christmas Parade – DecemberJingle Trail 5k Run and Walk, Coupeville – First Saturday in DecemberOak Harbor Magic on Pioneer Way – DecemberOak Harbor & Coupeville Lighted Boat Parade – DecemberHoliday Parade, Langley – First Saturday in DecemberNew Year’s Eve Fireworks, Oak Harbor – New Year’s EveFirst Day Hikes, State Parks – New Year’s DayPolar Bear Plunge, Double Bluff Beach – New Year’s DayPolar Bear Plunge, Oak Harbor – JanuaryPolar Bear Plunge, Utsalady Bay – JanuaryLangley Art Walk – First Saturdays Year-roundSea Float Scramble, Langley – JanuaryWays of Whales Conference – JanuarySound Waters Conference – First Saturday in FebruaryGeo Caching Great Balls of Fire, Cama Beach State Park – FebruaryNorthwest Glass Quest, Camano Island/Stanwood – FebruaryLangley’s Mystery Weekend – Last full weekend of FebruaryPort Susan Snowgoose & Bird Festival, Camano Island – FebruaryRed Wine and Chocolate Whidbey Island Wine Tour – FebruaryCoupeville Chocolate Walk, Coupeville – FebruaryMussels in the Kettles, Whidbey Island – MarchPenn Cove MusselFest, Coupeville – MarchPort Susan Home and Garden Show – MarchWhidbey Master Gardener’s Workshop – Second Saturday in MarchEaster Egg Hunt, Clinton – March

More information at:WhidbeyCamanoIslands.com

Spring & Summer Events:

SPRINGBayview Earth Day Celebration – AprilBayview Farmers Market – Saturdays from April-OctoberChicken Coop Tour, Whidbey Island – AprilCoupeville Farmer’s Market, Saturdays – April-OctoberHolland Happening, Oak Harbor – Last Weekend in AprilMeerkerk Rhododendron Gardens Peak Bloom Season – April and MayPianoFest NW, Langley – AprilWelcome the Whales and Parade, Langley – Mid-AprilWhidbey Island Marathon, Oak Harbor – Mid-AprilAntique Show & Sale, Langley – IC Fairgrounds, Memorial Day WeekendCamano Climb Bike Ride, Camano Island – First Sunday in MayCamano Island Studio Tour – Mother’s Day Weekend and the nextFlea Market and Antiques Sale, Freeland – Memorial Day WeekendMayfest, Clinton – MayMemorial Day Parade & Concert, Coupeville – MayMother’s Day Concert at Meerkerk Gardens – MayMother’s Day Sail, Cama Beach – MayOak Harbor Public Market – Thursdays May-OctoberPenn Cove Water Festival, Coupeville – Second Saturday in MaySavor Spring Whidbey Island Wine Tour – MayTilth Farmers Market, Bayview – Sundays from May – October

SUMMERLangley Second Street Market – Fridays, June-SeptemberCamano Farmer’s Market – July-SeptemberCamano Island Beer Brats and Biz – JuneWhidbey Island Garden Tour – last Saturday in JuneClinton Thursday Market, Clinton Community Hall – July-AugustArt by the Bay, Camano Island – JulyBucaneer Youth Fishing Tournament – JulyCelebrate America Festival, Freeland – July 3rdChoochokam Arts Festival, Langley – JulyFlea Market and Antiques Sale, Freeland – 4th of July WeekendMaxwelton 4th of July Parade, Clinton – July 4thOld Fashioned 4th of July, Oak Harbor – July 4thGarden Club & Tea Tour, Oak Harbor – JulyIsland Shakespeare Festival, Langley – July-SeptemberRagnar Northwest Passage Relay Race, Langley – JulyOpen Air Quilts Show, Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island – JulyWhidbey Island Race Week, Coupeville & Oak Harbor – Mid-JulyCamano Island Monday Market – July-SeptemberCamano/StanwoodCommunity Fair – First weekend in AugustConcerts in the Park, SW Community Park – Thursdays in AugustCoupeville Arts Festival – First weekend in AugustDriftwood Day/Veterans Picnic, Oak Harbor – Third Weekend in AugustFreeland Chamber Open Golf Tournament – AugustHighland Games, Greenbank Farm – Mid-AugustHydroplane Races, Oak Harbor – AugustNorth Whidbey Car Show, Oak Harbor – Second Weekend of AugustOak Harbor Chamber Golf Tournament – AugustOak Harbor Classic Car Show – AugustOak Harbor Pig Fest – AugustPort Susan Farmer’s Market – AugustQueer Pride Parade, Langley – AugustRace the Reserve, Ebey’s Landing – AugustWhidbey Island Area Fair, Langley – AugustWhidbey Triathlon, Langley – First weekend in August

1 Deception Pass State Park – The iconic bridge and park are great for amazing views, trails, beaches, bird-watching, fishing in Cranberry Lake and in the surrounding waters; plus tent and RV camping available year round. A popular activity is the Deception Pass jet boat tour. A welcome wagon offers visitor information.

2 Ala Spit – A special favorite of bird watchers. A broad, open area with splendid views. Follow Troxell Road or Jones Road to Geck, and turn toward water to enter parking area.

3 Joseph Whidbey State Park – This is a great place to stroll the beach, enjoy the scenery, and watch winter and spring migrating birds. Picnic facilities near the beach: day use only.

4 Oak Harbor – Located at the water’s edge, the active community is designed for family-friendly fun and lodgings. Oak Harbor is home to NAS (Naval Air Station) Whidbey and you may learn more at the Naval History Center at the Sea Plane Base. Visit Pioneer Way for charging stations, shopping, wine tasting, and dining. The playhouse showcases local talent. The surrounding area boasts miles of pedestrian friendly waterfront plus an indoor swimming pool, skating rink in a historic barn, a working drive-in theater with go-karts, off-leash dog parks, and several golf courses.

5 Windjammer Park & Oak Harbor Marina – The waterfront park includes miles of paved walking, a salt water swimming hole, RV camping and life-sized windmill, kayaking, as well as a vibrant, full service, first rate marina.

6 Fort Ebey State Park – One of two historic forts on the island, this park offers miles of hiking trails. From Libbey Road, turn left onto Hill Valley Road which takes you to the park entrance.

7 Coupeville – The second oldest town in Washington state, and Island County seat, the town has over 100 buildings on the National Historic Register including turn of the century Victorian homes. Located on Penn Cove, home of the famous Penn Cove mussels, many of charming Coupeville’s historic buildings house lodgings, restaurants and shops. Things to see include numerous festivals, the Island County Historical Museum, the Coupeville Wharf and a retro bowling alley.

8 Kettles Trail – Connecting Coupeville and Fort Ebey’s State Park, this trail skirts unusual Ice Age geologic formations known as kettles. With over 243 acres and 35 miles of trail, the Kettles is a popular spot for hiking and mountain biking. The paved Kettles Trail, spanning 2.16 miles along SR20, provides easy access.

9 Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve – The nation’s first historical reserve, and part of the National Park Service, this area is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of historic lands (over 17,500 acres) and over 400 buildings.

10 Fort Casey State Park, Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Coupeville Ferry – This pre-WWII fort now welcomes visitors to explore its battlements and tunnels, as well as century old Admiralty Head Lighthouse.

11 Greenbank and Greenbank Farm – Once the largest loganberry farm in the nation, this tiny community and heritage farm offers wine tasting, art galleries, shopping and dining. Breathtaking views of Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges can be seen from off leash dog-friendly walking trails.

12 Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens – Whidbey Island’s peaceful woodland garden and forest preserve is famous for its collection of mature rhododendrons and companion plantings. Explore woodland trails on 10 acres.

13 South Whidbey State Park – An impressive old growth forest surrounds secluded campsites with picnic areas and barbecue pits. Walk along numerous forest trails or take the high bluff trail down to a secluded sandy beach.

14 Freeland – With beautiful views of Holmes Harbor and a wonderful playground, beachside park, and meeting hall, Freeland is home to many antique shops, bookstores, banks, services, charging stations and restaurants. This town is a popular shopping district with locals and visitors.

15 Double Bluff Park – Miles of sandy, off-leash, dog-friendly beaches offer sweeping views of ships, Mt. Rainier and the distant Seattle skyline. The beach is popular with skim and kite boarders. Gray whales visit the area and sometimes can be spotted from the shore each spring.

16 Bayview Corner – The site of the historic Bayview Cash Store, built in 1924, the location includes Good Cheer, a restaurant, shops, wine tasting, nursery and more. Enjoy year round events and Saturday farmers’ markets each spring, summer and fall.

17 Langley – Overlooking the waters of Saratoga Passage and the Cascade Mountains, Langley’s charming streets are lined with historic buildings, shops, bistros, art galleries, wine tasting bars, a coffee roaster, flower-filled walkways, restaurants, a performing arts center and vintage theatre. A museum offers local history. Ring the whale bell when you see one from the shore. Festivals throughout the year celebrate the arts, nature, music, the holidays and more. Explore the Langley Loop.

18 Clinton – At Whidbey’s southern tip you’ll find sweeping water and mountain views, nearby farms and wineries, country roads and beaches to explore. Ken’s Korner is home to a visitor’s kiosk, as well as various services, shopping and dining.

19 Camano Island State Park – Visit the 134-acre park offering year round saltwater fishing, excellent seasonal clamming, secluded wooded campsites including actual cabins, a half-mile self-guided nature trail, and a series of loop trails for hiking and beachcombing. Plus enjoy an underwater park for scuba diving.

20 Cama Beach State Park – The new Cama Center offers meeting space and the new Cama Beach Café. Step back in time to a 1930s-era Puget Sound fishing resort complete with waterfront cedar cabins and bungalows. These have been refurbished, with modern conveniences added, and are available for rent year round to individuals and groups.

21 Elger Bay Elementary Preserve – The Elger Bay Nature Trail Head is located by Elger Bay Elementary School’s parking lot. The Friends of Camano Island Parks maintain the trail and educational signage.

22 Cavalero Beach – A county park offering beach access, a boat launch, and views of Stanwood and the Stillaguamish River delta.

23 Four Springs Lake Preserve – This 50-acre nature preserve offers a peaceful setting for the public to explore 1.6 miles of wooded trails, a large open meadow area, and a small lake. There is also a meeting facility and lodge available for weddings and events.

24 Iverson Spit Preserve – Port Susan and Livingston Bay birding area.

25 Utsalady Bay and Vista Point Park – Once the busiest port in Puget Sound, Utsalady still shows traces of its lumber/ sawmill past. Amazing views of Whidbey, the Skagit River Delta, and the Cascade Mountains.

26 Camano Island Chamber’s Visitor Information Center – First stop? Terrys Corner for the visitor’s center located next to the Camano Marketplace and coffee roaster. Get information and directions to the many island attractions including the zipline, winery, farms, brewery, inn, state parks, and more.



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