Explore Whidbey Island, The Best Kept Secret of the Great NorthwestYes, just about an hour or so out of Seattle is one of the best kept secrets you never heard about. Until now.... And we are lucky enough to live here! Who better than someone who lives here to tell you about all the wonderful activities, things to see, food to eat, places to stay, beautiful beaches, local services and everything that Whidbey Island has to offer? Take a few minutes out of your day, and join us while we explore Whidbey Island. Situated in Puget Sound, and accessible from the north by the stunning Deception Pass Bridge, and from the south by ferry service only, Whidbey Island boasts more coastline than most other US islands, more than enough bays and coves to give you something new to explore every time you visit, and is one of the few islands in the world to have its own fresh water lakes as well. It is almost a throw back to another time, before urban sprawl and traffic congestion. And a unique place, where nature still reigns supreme, and doesn't take a back seat to "progress". Whidbey Island still has the stunning panoramas and vistas that first attracted visitors more than a century ago...
The forests and tree lines that soar up to meet the clear blue skies. You will see stands of pines, birch and oak trees. Many are 100 years old or more. This natural "skyline" also provides a home to a variety of eagles, hawks and owls. Not to mention a spectacular backdrop for the rest of the natural scenery.Even in our neighborhood we're lucky enough to see bald eagles and hawks soaring above and "wild" bunnies and raccoons playing in front yards! But stay away from those raccoons, they can be pretty mean... 
Rolling meadows that whisper your name and urge you to take an afternoon stroll amongst the wildflowers. Nature is the only architect capable of creating such an inviting, luscious vista. Add the rustic, century old farmhouses and barns that dot the landscape, and your compass now points the way to a bygone era.Whidbey Island is that place you have longed to journey to, but could never seem to find on your own...
Pristine beaches dotted with colonies of driftwood, that beckon you to take off your shoes, and walk along the waters' edge. Mother Nature is constantly creating on her canvas here, the water color changes as the clouds roll in, then out, and as the sun rises and sets. It is an endless inspiration.
With the total island population at around 74,000 people, there are still plenty of wide open spaces, an abundance of wildlife, and breathtaking scenery that is guaranteed to cause your jaw to drop, daily. If you are looking for the best place on this planet to rest, recharge, recoup, or relocate to, your search is over... Start exploring Whidbey Island now - we have put together a small slideshow that captures just a small glimpse of all that Whidbey Island has to offer... Never stop exploring... Curtis, Diane, Shelby and Cameron Dennis Who knows, maybe we'll run into one another when you visit!
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