tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64797755319957537532011-04-21T13:13:17.704-07:00This view is sunrise over Saratoga Passage.Langley, WAnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479775531995753753.post-69830506216488038572009-03-08T19:57:00.001-07:002009-03-08T20:18:13.730-07:00WELCOME TO CLINTON AND WHIDBEY ISLAND! Just a short 20 minute ride from the mainland terminal of Mukilteo, the Clinton ferry terminal and Clinton Beach Park are always a welcoming sight. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8e8KuzG66oo/SbSGarDvgKI/AAAAAAAAASs/nY4VudfO-yw/s1600-h/(c)+Alspektor+-+Clinton+Beach_edited.2jpg.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8e8KuzG66oo/SbSGarDvgKI/AAAAAAAAASs/nY4VudfO-yw/s200/(c)+Alspektor+-+Clinton+Beach_edited.2jpg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311017653369798818" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8e8KuzG66oo/SbSGTwn02tI/AAAAAAAAASk/6fV6zlfwmYk/s1600-h/(c)+Alspektor+-+Clinton+Beach_edited.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8e8KuzG66oo/SbSGTwn02tI/AAAAAAAAASk/6fV6zlfwmYk/s200/(c)+Alspektor+-+Clinton+Beach_edited.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311017534604237522" /></a> Photos by RoseAnn Alspektor.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clintonchamberofcommerce.org/">Clinton</a> is one of the major gateways to Whidbey Island. As you get off the ferry, you will notice a beautiful waterfront park. This public park was designed to use sustainable building practices, including materials reuse, recycling,salvage, as well as using native vegetation and more. Click <a href="http://www.sustainablesites.org/cases/show.php?id=8">here</a> & <a href="http://www.bergerpartnership.com/projects/parks_public/clinton_beach.php">here</a>, to read more about Clinton Beach Park. You'll also enjoy the beautiful bronze sculpture by island artist, <a href="http://www.sharonspencer.com/index.html">Sharon Spencer</a>.<br /><br />Some locally owned businesses in Clinton to enjoy are:<br /><br />LYNAE'S ISLAND FRAMERY, 4777 Commercial St # A-2, Clinton, (360) 341-1418.<br /><br />ROCKHOPPERS, 8898 SR 525, Clinton. 360-341-4420. A great mix of art, coffee, treats and dinners. You can find out more information on their blog... <a href="www.ferryfolk.com">www.ferryfolk.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6479775531995753753-6983050621648803857?l=discoverwhidbey.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Langley, WAnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479775531995753753.post-29441593730005050122009-03-08T19:09:00.000-07:002009-03-08T19:54:36.985-07:00DISCOVER BAYVIEW: Bayview is part of unicorporated Island County, and sits along <a href="http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/parks_scenery/byway/">Whidbey Island's Scenic Isle Way</a>, along both sides of SR 525. The mix of businesses in this convenient area of Whidbey Island has a gas station, tire store, grocery, hardware, crafts, restaurants, real estate and vacation rental real estate, a bike shop, a nursery/garden center, a high school, and more. Click on any of the highlighted words in this section for more details.<br /><br />The historic Bayview building, sits on what is known as Bayview Corner. The Bayview building was restored and is managed by <a href="http://goosefoot.org/about_us.html">Goosefoot</a>. At the historic Bayview Corner, you will also find the popular <a href="http://www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com/find.html">Bayview Farmers Market</a>,pen every Saturday, rain or shine, 10am to 2pm from April 25th to October 31st.<br /><br />Bayview is also the home of the <a href="http://www.islandseniorservices.org/aboutusbayview.htm">South Whidbey Seniors' Center</a>, <a href="http://www.icfd3.org/">Island County Fire District 3</a>, and <a href="http://www.whidbeytel.com/">Whidbey Telecom</a>.<br /><br />EATING OUT IN BAYVIEW<br /><br />NEIL'S CLOVERPATCH CAFE, <br />14485 State Route 525 Ste 3, 360) 321-4120. Neil's Clover Patch<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6479775531995753753-2944159373000505012?l=discoverwhidbey.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Langley, WAnoreply@blogger.com0