While you’re aboard a ferry to the islands of Washington, you can look back at the beauty of Mount Baker standing at the edge of the continent. Eagles carve circles in the sky above. Orca whales feed and play in the crystal clear water below.  

Glaciers that covered Washington over 15 thousand years ago created this archipelago. The Islands of Washington are a wonderful habitat for some of the world’s most rare species. People come from all over the world to view beautiful scenery and wonderful animals.  Grape vineyards and delicious restaurants mix with some of the best canoeing and kayaking waters along the Pacific Coast.

The Island region includes Whidbey Island, Camano Island, Fidalgo Island and the San Juan Islands. Many islands make up the San Juan Islands, but there are four main ones; Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and San Juan. All four of these main islands are accessible to visitors. Highways connect Camano Island and Fidalgo Island to the mainland. The Washington State Ferry serves the San Juans, as well as an alternative route to Whidbey and Fidalgo. Fidalgo.

Whidbey Island can be reached by driving over the scenic Deception Pass Bridge at the northern tip of the island. As you cross the bridge, look out on the incoming body of water, what can you see? Whidbey Island is known for its elegant inns, historic towns, white oak forests and Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve.  There is much more to this wonderful island like 17,000 acres of protected nature and historic sites, including 19th-century military fortifications and historic area's exploration and settlement. Camano Island State Park is made of 134 acres of protected forests and more than a mile of coastline.

Ride bikes on rolling island roads, kayak into secret coves, watch for whales from the bow of a boat, or hike to a summit and join the eagles as they survey the scenery below. And have fun wondering around the beautiful islands of Washington. Most importantly explore the Islands.