http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/rss/ Whidbey and Camano Islands are often mentioned in the news. en-us Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:57:54 -0700 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:57:54 -0700 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification WCI Feed Generator Copyright 2010 Whidbey Camano Islands. All Rights Reserved. 1440 http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/g/pop_logo.gif http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/rss/ 48 52 http://www.coastalliving.com/coastal/travel/destinations/article/0,14587,1660015,00.html http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ Welcome to Camano Island's newly renovated beach cabin resort, looking much the way it did nearly 80 years ago, with 34 refurbished cabins, a general store, a dining hall, and a lodge. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.tri-cityherald.com/915/story/198417.html http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ Washington State Tourism Commission is out to make sure people are aware of all the state has to offer. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/425_magazine http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/425_magazine This summer’s top Washington vacation destinations might be the islands of Puget Sound. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/.cms/files/edi http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ <br />No matter how fat your wallet is or how many airline miles you’ve accrued, this summer’s top Washington vacation destinations might be the islands of Puget Sound. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.coastalliving.com/coastal/travel/bestofthecoast/article/0,14587,1697451,00.html http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ Rich in natural beauty, Whidbey Island is also home to picturesque towns and romantic B&Bs. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/news/26348699.html http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ The state's signature ship, the brig Lady Washington, will visit Coupeville on August 17, 2008 and participate in a mock battle with the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, complete with booming cannons and close-quarters maneuvers. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/issues/archives/articles/weekend-getaways/6/ http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ Great 48-hour trips made (really) easy: <i>;The views are spectacular—but the Penn Cove mussels steamed in wine? Divine.</i>; Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/09/21/travel/escapes/21american.html http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ Every country road on this glacially formed island off the coast of Seattle, and even Highway 20, its main thoroughfare, lead through astoundingly diverse but ever-enchanting topography: tunnels of towering redwoods, farmland dotted with barns and grazing horses, stunning vistas of sparkling bays. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/whidbeyvinters http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/whidbeyvinters Whidbey Island Vintners invite visitors to the island to sample wines produced by seven boutique wineries Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/seattlepi http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/seattlepi <b>;Seattle PI blog by Sue Frause, Travel Writer<br /></b>; Read about her island’s colorful characters and what makes Whidbey such a unique place. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/freelandshops http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/freelandshops FREELAND, Whidbey Island — Ask for suggestions on where to go on Whidbey Island, and chances are someone will point you to the tourist hub of Langley, known for its art galleries, restaurants and water views, or Coupeville, a pioneer town that looks much the way it did in the 19th century. 1/22/2009 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/valentines http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/valentines We all love lists. And most of us love Valentine's Day. So what better than Travel & Leisure's 50 Best Romantic Getaways? Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/romance http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/romance With Valentine's Day looming on the calendar, what a surprise to see that <b>;Whidbey</b>; Island has been tapped as one of Travel & Leisure's 50 Best Romantic <b>;...</b>;<br /> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/travelandleisure http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/travelandleisure From wine-country retreats to Balinese beach idylls, 50 enchanting vacations to swoon over. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/gardening http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/gardening <br />When blizzards pounded the region before Christmas, Prindle and her husband, Kirk, were inside their <b>;Whidbey</b>; Island home enjoying recently plucked roses. <b>;... </b>; Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/nwmeetings http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/nwmeetings Corporate teams find island activities—such as shopping or sightseeing through historic towns, whale watching, wine tasting or just walking along the beach—helpful before sitting down for business discussions, to plot strategy and build esprit de corps among the senior staff. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/aboutcomreviews http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/aboutcomreviews Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/holmesharbor http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/holmesharbor NW Winery of Year: Holmes Harbor Cellars 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon<br />The marriage of Greg and Theresa Martinez, the latter with a career in chemistry, has helped put Greenbank, Wash., on the winemaking map with its first vintage. Rated "Outstanding" by Wine Press Northwest magazine. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.holmesharborcellars.com">Holmes Harbor Website</a> Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/onetank http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/onetank <b>;<b>;WHIDBEY ISLAND, Washington </b>;</b>;25 miles from Seattle A zigzagging isle on the northern edge of Washington's Puget Sound, the 45-mile-long Whidbey Island is a rural patchwork of pine forests and small family farms, some of which have been passed down from one generation to the next since the 1850s. Overnight option: Original log walls, beamed ceilings and stone fireplaces adorn the 102-year-old Captain Whidbey Inn (360/678-4097, from $94).<br />WCBD - Jun 19, 2009. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/06/16/one.tank.summer.trips/index.html?iref=newssearch">Learn more.</a> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/islands http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/islands For a quick weekend trip on a budget, try one of these surprising islands. <b>;Best for Views</b>;<br /><i>;Whidbey Island, Washington<br /></i>;It's about 25 miles from downtown Seattle to the dock in Mukilteo, but once you're on the ferry to Clinton on Whidbey Island, the commute is over and Puget Sound views begin. The views of Deception Pass are spectacular. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ June 25th, 2009 - A trip to the city of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.centralwhidbeychamber.com/">Coupeville</a> is a trip back in time to a place where breakfast is served by candlelight, whales swim through the wharf, and farmers need a boat to harvest their crops. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.king5.com/video/eveningmagazine-index.html?nvid=374870&shu=1">Click to see video at King5.com</a><br /> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/examiner.com http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/examiner.com One of the most beautiful destinations on Whidbey Island is Fort Ebey State Park and the areas surrounding it. The State Park offers three miles of coast line and 28 miles of hiking trails over 645 acres and some of the <b>;best views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains</b>;. Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14198-Hidden-Adventures-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Seattle-hidden-adventures-Fort-Ebey-State-Park-on-Whidbey-Island"></a><b>;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14198-Hidden-Adventures-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Seattle-hidden-adventures-Fort-Ebey-State-Park-on-Whidbey-Island">Learn More</a></b>; to read the complete online article Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/camanoglassquest http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/camanoglassquest Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2010<br /> The Stanwood-Camano 2010 Winter Tourism Committee’s Great Northwest Glass Quest is scheduled for Feb. 12-28. Visitors can follow clues stashed around Stanwood and Camano Island for glass artworks. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/culinary_agritourism http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/culinary_agritourism <a target="_blank" href="http://www.experiencewa.com/industry/">Washington State</a> selected Island, Skagit and Snohomish counties to be part of a new statewide culinary agritourism marketing program. A team from Washington State Tourism and Washington State Department of Agriculture debuted their new plan on Whidbey Island this week, part of the western portion of the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cascadeloop.com/index.php">Cascade Loop.</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/whidbey/archives/193530.asp?from=blog_last3">Learn more.</a> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ For the first time, Clipper Vacations brings to you Gray Whale Watching from downtown Seattle with a stop at historic <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cometocoupeville.com/">Coupeville on Whidbey Island</a>. Gray Whales are magnificent marine mammals reaching up to 50 feet in length and 35 tons. Price: 2010<br /> Adults (12-64) from $44*<br /> Senior (65+) $44<br /> Kids FREE**<br /> Season: Saturday: March 13, 20, 27, April 3<br />Sunday: April 11<br />Friday: April 23<br /> Duration: 1 day Inclusions: Round trip cruise between Seattle and Whidbey Island 1 hr Gray Whale Viewing 90 minutes in Coupeville All applicable taxes Toll Free: 800-888-2535 Seattle: 206-448-5000 <b>;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.clippervacations.com/whalewatching/packages/gray-whale-watching">Learn more</a></b>; Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ THIS WEEK FROM PICKLES DELI in Clinton Whidbey Island near the Ferry:<br />The weekly local "fresh sheet" called FROM WHIDBEY'S PALETTE TO YOURS runs from Saturday to Saturday. <a href="/downloads/whidbey-camano_45.pdf"><b>;Learn more</b>;</a> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ Explore an island jewel on Washington’s original Scenic Isle Way WHIDBEY ISLAND IS THE EMBODIMENT OF ISLAND LIFE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, SHAPED AS MUCH BY THE SEASONAL RHYTHMS OF SEAFARING AND FARMING AS ITS QUIRKY CREATIVE COMMUNITIES. The setting is charmingly rural — you are as likely to drive past a roadside stand selling fresh dahlias as a herd of gated alpacas. Such scenery of the island’s gardens, fields and forests is captivating on its own, without being framed by dramatic bluffs and 360 views of the commanding Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, just beyond the Puget Sound waters. This is the allure of Whidbey. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.westernartandarchitecture.com/articles/western-art-and-architecture/spring-summer-2010/115/wanderings-whidbey-island-washington.html">Learn More</a> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ The small town on the east side of Whidbey Island is overflowing with fascinating shops and activities. Whale sightings, blowing your own glass, and, of course, fresh ground coffee are a few of the treats awaiting visiting boaters. <a target="_blank" href="http://content.yudu.com/A1nl1c/48NMay10/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.48north.com%2Fill"><b>;Learn more</b>;</a> Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/kwpa radio http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/kwpa radio Whidbey Island’s many treasure chests of cultural riches will be unearthed on a new radio program, about to premiere this month on <b>;KWPA radio</b>;, a community radio station located in Coupeville serving the entire island. <b>;“Isle of the Arts”</b>; will air every Monday, starting May 17th, at 12:15 p.m.That is 15-minutes after the already established <b>;“Whidbey Chat” show hosted by Gwen Sam</b>;, which airs live from 11:00 a.m. - Noon.Listeners outside the reach of the public radio station's signal can hear programs streaming 24 hours a day. For more information about the “Isle of the Arts” or to<b>;<i>; book an artist or arts event- coordinator on the show</i>;</b>;, email <a href="mailto:Isleofthearts@hotmail.com">Mary Rose Anderson</a> or call 515-451-3749. Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/news/ <b>; last Thursday, May 20!</b>;<b>;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.king5.com/news/business/Whidbey-Ranchers-selling-local-94526229.html">Watch the segment</a></b>;<b>;For more information on Whidbey Island Grown beef:</b>;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/whidbey/swr/business/86259872.html"></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/whidbey/swr/business/86259872.html"><b>;The South Whidbey Record</b>;</a> <b>;Whidbey Island-grown beef coming soon to the Goose grocery</b>; <br />Mar 03 2010 The Goose Community Grocer will be the first stop for high-quality, pasture-raised beef supplied by a cooperative formed by local ranchers. The beef will be locally processed by a USDA-inspected facility and must pass stringent quality standards, including being pasture-raised on Whidbey Island, humane treatment and a 100-percent vegetarian diet without the use of hormones or antibiotics. <b>;<a target="_blank" href="http://whidbeyexaminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=6&ArticleID=3690">The Whidbey Examiner</a></b>; <b>;'Whidbey grown' brand expected to boost sales of local beef </b>;By Justin Burnett Examiner Staff WriterHoping to boost profits and capitalize on growing consumer interest in shopping locally, five local cattle raisers have formed a cooperative and are selling their beef under the Whidbey Island Grown brand. Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT