Walt Disney World is deservedly known as a “wonder full” destination for kids, their parents, and anyone wanting to experience an amusement park on a very big scale. There are multiple theme parks there now, with the classic Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom having been steadily added onto, Epcot […]
Empire Mines State Park in Grass Valley California provides a fascinating historical view into one of California’s largest, deepest, and most abundant gold mines. Across more than a century it produced over 5.8 million ounces of gold from its 367 subterranean miles of mine shafts (most of which are […]
The Whidbey Island Fair is an annual local tradition at the Island County Fairgrounds. It spans carnival rides, a rainbow of junk food, concerts, arts and crafts, 4H animal shows, skills demonstrations, and ways to enjoy the summer weather. The rides go from little kiddie pleasers to a […]
Tony Robbins is quite the coach, guru, motivational speaker, confidant, and truth sayer, plus showman and business man all rolled into one. His introductory Unleash The Power Within seminar is a 4 day spectacle that goes non-stop until late at night, diving into life priorities, decision making, making important […]
The Port Townsend Kinetic Sculpture Race attracts a ragtag group of folks who like to blend creativity and ingenuity, and then put it all on public display in a pseudo-race that is all for fun. The race extends across two days, spanning an initial show in a parade, then […]
This fun community parade has been going steady since 1915! The Maxwelton 4th of July Parade happens every year in the south Whidbey Island town of Clinton. Everyone is welcome to either be in the parade or watch the parade or both.
Plenty of home grown floats, costumes, music, […]
Every year, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island puts on an impressive Open House. It is free, and the fun things to do there frankly rival paid small amusement parks for the kids. Children get to stretch their sense of adventure, have fun, and learn along the way.
After entering […]