Whidbey Island

The longest salt-water surrounded island in the continental United States, Whidbey Island marks the northern edge of Puget Sound. The island has five state parks and recreation areas, two of which include historic forts and tourists centers.

The island is connected to the mainland by the Highway 20 bridge at Deception Pass and by Washington State Ferries, with a route connecting Clinton at the south end of the island with Mukilteo on the mainland.

The other major centers on the island are Langley, Freeland, Greenbank, Coupeville, and Oak Harbor.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: JeffCo Holiday Fair Port Townsend November 7 thru November 8 Holiday Festival of the Arts Bellingham November 20 thru December 4 Holiday Gallery Walk Fairhaven November 27 thru November 28 Marshal?s Winery Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Dallesport November 27 thru November 29 The Messiah Wenatchee December 6

Other upcoming events include: 19th Annual Small Works Show Kirkland continuing thru November 14 Celebrate Thanksgiving in Washington Wine Country Yakima Valley November 27 thru November 29 Winter Celebration Seattle December 21 thru December 30 Holidays at the Beach Long Beach November 27 thru November 29 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7