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AlaskaThe Best of Alaska Anchorage is the gateway to Alaska adventure.
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Kitsap Peninsula Kitsap Peninsula Kitsap Peninsula
Puget SoundThe Kitsap Peninsula is for those who are drawn to the sea. Located in the heart of Puget Sound, the Peninsula is surrounded by over 300 miles of shoreline and is situated between the dramatic mountain Olympic and Cascade mountains ranges of Washington.
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Grays Harbor Grays Harbor Grays Harbor
WesternSpend time for part of the day relaxing near the inspiring Pacific Ocean, then, if the mood strikes you, you could find yourself in a lush rain forest one hour later. Although water is a big part of Grays Harbor, there are still beautiful land-based places to visit and enjoy.
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Oregon's Mt Hood Territory Oregon's Mt Hood Territory Oregon's Mt Hood Territory
Northern OregonFrom majestic Mount Hood to the green and sprawling Willamette Valley, Oregon's Mount Hood Territory is a place to be explored. Enjoy conquering historic hiking trails or take on Mount Hood on skis for an experience not soon to be forgotten.
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Olympic Peninsula Olympic Peninsula Olympic Peninsula
Northwestern WashingtonIf over 60 miles of pristine wilderness coastline sounds appealing to you, the Olympic Peninsula is the place to be. Several untouched beaches provide scenery which makes a perfect setting for a romantic stroll or a reflective solitary walk along the shore.
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Bellingham Whatcom County Bellingham Whatcom County Bellingham Whatcom County
Canadian BorderWe offer a break from the ordinary. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, charming villages and water adventures like whale watching – Bellingham Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington state. Visit our website to plan your trip.
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Whidbey Island, Washington Travel Guide

Complete Vacation, Recreation and Tourism Information

Forests drop down to hidden coves, rocky beaches and steep cliffs at Whidbey Island's edges before taking a dramatic Pacific Ocean plunge. Connected to the Washington mainland by a bridge spanning spectacular Deception Pass (which provides a link to Anacortes and thence onto the mainland), this island is a popular Puget Sound getaway for visitors up on the ferry from Seattle, or down by road from the north. Despite the fact that the island is so easily accessible, Whidbey Island remains slightly aloof from the descending summer crowds, its cheery little coastal communities teased with the scent of salt breezes, the sights of the sea and the distant song of migrating whales.

Walk the length of the Deception Pass Bridge to really put this island's heights (and depths) into context before making your way carefully down to one of Whidbey's photogenic beaches. Kelp beds ripple with the current around the rocky protrusions that protect the coastline, and whales spout off in season just a short way out giving visitors a delightful taste of the area's natural assets - it might not be overly warm in these parts but the views more than make up for the essential jacket. There are plenty of short trails in the area that lead to scenic overlooks perched so as to take in the length of the island and the far-flung horizon; in summer, the water often sparkles after dark with a natural fireworks display of phosphorescence, a fitting encore to the nightly sunset show that dazzles promontories facing west over Puget Sound.

While some visitors make choose to pitch a tent at the state park on the north side of the Deception Pass bridge, there's certainly more to enjoy on this lovely gem-hued isle.  Small towns like Oak Harbor, Langley and Coupeville appear at intervals along the island's 45-mile stretch (this is the longest island in the country, for the record) good for a long, leisurely lunch-stop or longer-term accommodations.  Coupeville, one of the state's oldest settlements, is endowed with quaint historic buildings and is just a short drive northeast of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, which counts to its credit an expanse of scenery both postcard-worthy and peaceful.

Life seems to slow on this narrow and hilly island, the smell of fresh salt air seducing the nose even when the sea has disappeared behind acres of forest. Stop in for lunch at a restaurant overlooking the water, and enjoy the quiet crawl of life here, a short jaunt from Seattle and an easy stop en route to the Olympic Peninsula.

Just to the west sits Camano Island, separated only by a thin sliver of sea from the mainland but readily linked by road to Stanwood, a town located a short drive east of Interstate 5. Most visitors are drawn to this scenic spot for its thriving galleries, arts-oriented populace and the quiet forest trails, fishing and views on offer at Camano Island State Park.

Whidbey Island is 26 miles north of Seattle as the ferry rides. The trip lasts about 20 minutes and boats leave at regular intervals.


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Visit Anchorage Visit Anchorage Visit Anchorage
AlaskaThe Best of Alaska Anchorage is the gateway to Alaska adventure.
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Kitsap Peninsula Kitsap Peninsula Kitsap Peninsula
Puget SoundThe Kitsap Peninsula is for those who are drawn to the sea. Located in the heart of Puget Sound, the Peninsula is surrounded by over 300 miles of shoreline and is situated between the dramatic mountain Olympic and Cascade mountains ranges of Washington.
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Grays Harbor Grays Harbor Grays Harbor
WesternSpend time for part of the day relaxing near the inspiring Pacific Ocean, then, if the mood strikes you, you could find yourself in a lush rain forest one hour later. Although water is a big part of Grays Harbor, there are still beautiful land-based places to visit and enjoy.
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Oregon's Mt Hood Territory Oregon's Mt Hood Territory Oregon's Mt Hood Territory
Northern OregonFrom majestic Mount Hood to the green and sprawling Willamette Valley, Oregon's Mount Hood Territory is a place to be explored. Enjoy conquering historic hiking trails or take on Mount Hood on skis for an experience not soon to be forgotten.
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Olympic Peninsula Olympic Peninsula Olympic Peninsula
Northwestern WashingtonIf over 60 miles of pristine wilderness coastline sounds appealing to you, the Olympic Peninsula is the place to be. Several untouched beaches provide scenery which makes a perfect setting for a romantic stroll or a reflective solitary walk along the shore.
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Bellingham Whatcom County Bellingham Whatcom County Bellingham Whatcom County
Canadian BorderWe offer a break from the ordinary. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, charming villages and water adventures like whale watching – Bellingham Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington state. Visit our website to plan your trip.
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