http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/rss/ The latest from Whidbey and Camano Islands, Washington. en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:52:55 -0800 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:52:55 -0800 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.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/deceptionpass http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/deceptionpass Deception Pass State Park is outstanding for breath-taking views, old-growth forests and abundant wildlife. PST http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/arts_and_crafts http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/arts_and_crafts The islands are both rich in art. The natural beauty and serenity make the perfect haven for painters, sculptors, glass blowers, writers, and performing artists. Dozens of open studios and tours are available year-round where visitors can enjoy the works of internationally known artists. Classes are on-going and open to visitors. PST http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline12 http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline12 A small group of resident Gray whales typically arrives to our region in early March and stays through the end of May or early June, feeding on ghost shrimp along the sand and mud shores of Saratoga Passage and South Whidbey. This annual spring visit of Gray whales provides an excellent opportunity to view whales from the shorelines of Island county or from the Mukilteo/Clinton ferries, much to the delight of residents and visitors alike. Check <a target="_blank" href="http://www.visitlangley.com/activities/celebrations/whales/">Langley's events</a> for more info. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thewhaletrail.org/"></a> PST http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline2 http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline2 Camano Island's Cama Beach State Park is the re-birth of a family fishing resort that opened in the 1930's and provided happy memories for countless families until 1989 when changing vacation patterns forced it to close. by Jack Penland Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline3 http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline3 This is the intro text. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline1 http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline1 Once a year a part of Whidbey Island goes happily nuts; for mussels! Not the kind you flex--the kind you eat. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/museums http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/museums Explore our wonderful museums and learn about how Whidbey and Camano Islands were formed and who has occupied these lands.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.sahs-fncc.org/index.shtml"></a> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline4 http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline4 A visit to Whidbey Island, Washington as seen through the eyes of a travel writer. American Road explores Whidbey Island. Good reference article for media research. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline 11 http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/storyline 11 Celebrating and exploring a rural working community. The Ebey's Forever program is for all who want to understand the history of the Ebey Reserve and look at it's future. More than 30 years ago local residents and committed citzens came together to protect Ebey's Prairie from development. Their efforts helped to establish Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, our nation's first historical reserve. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ebeysforever.com"></a> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/shopping http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/media/storylines/shopping From the most practical of necessities to the purely fanciful, we have everything you may have forgotten to pack or would like to bring back as a memento of your trip. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST