Camano island

Camano Island Tourist Map from 1958

An annual community treasure hunt brought us on Camano Island last month leaving us with lasting family memories and a fond appreciation. Appreciation for the space and time to remember what’s most important. Not how many miles hiked or places checked off a list, but the sharing of laughter, lessons in kindness, and opportunity to marvel at mother nature. Appreciation for people. Each individual in our family matters, and I feel like we got to know each other better. With less distraction, I…

“As humans, we are wired for challenge, so if we don’t challenge ourselves, we’ll find petty drama and arguments to keep us busy.” – Scott Hamilton Are you challenging yourself? Are you doing something that excites you but at … Continued

Just a short drive off the mainland, sleepy and beautiful Camano Island is about a one-and-a-half-hour drive north of Seattle on Interstate 5. Separated from the mainland by a sliver of water, Camano Island is the perfect destination for a weekend island getaway. I recently partnered with Go Whidbey Camano for a weekend adventure on Camano and was so grateful to finally have some time to explore this picturesque Pacific Northwest island. With a handful of restaurants, a few country style…

That prove it's worth a visit.

Visiting Camano Island, Washington everything you know to visit this local island hidden gem from fun events like The Great Northwest Glass Quest to ziplining through the forest with Canopy Tours Northwest and everything in between.

It’s been a hot summer here in LA. We even had the hottest day EVER on record in my neck of the woods. It got me thinking about my fantastic visit to Camano Island, Washington with the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). […]

If you have a couple of hours or a weekend to spare, hop in the car and discover of Stanwood and Camano Island. Just 50 miles north of Seattle, one can enjoy small town charm and the “easy island” in the Stanwood-Camano area. With no ferries or tolls required, a weekend trip to Stanwood and Camano Island could not be easier. Heading north/south on I-5 and west off exit 212, the Stanwood-Camano community is a destination that boasts beautiful pastoral farmlands,

Deception Pass State Park has 4,134 acres, 14.6 miles of saltwater shoreline, three lakes, and 35 miles of trails.

Camano Island is one of the smaller islands in Washington, located between the coast and Whidbey Island. You don't have to take a ferry to Camano Island so that saves money! Here are some fun things to do and see during your visit.