Whidbey Island

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Located in the Puget Sound just north of Seattle, Whidbey Island is a large and thriving island community.

Island visitors can choose from a mix of art and nature related activities. Fishing, kyaking and whale watching (see the Orcas of Puget Sound) rank among the more popular water related adventures.

As one of a few banana belt areas in the Pacific Northwest, visitors need not be overly concerned by being caught up in the famous Pacific Northwest rain.

The top picture shows a view of historic Fort Casey, a state park overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the west side of the Island. The Fort once served as the Puget Sound's first line of protection.