Best Things to Do With Kids on Beautiful Whidbey Island
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Hiking on Whidey Island. Credit: Camille Gullickson
2. Hike through native forests
Two of my favorite kid-friendly hiking areas on Whidbey include the Whidbey Institute and Saratoga Woods.
The Whidbey Institute Trails System
I played in these woods as a child, and the native cedar groves feel like home. At the Whidbey Institute, a nonprofit organization located on the south end of the island, find 106 acres of trails that are open to the public from dawn until dusk.
Local tip: Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the property.
Saratoga Woods Trail
The Saratoga Woods Trail, close to downtown Langley on the south end, makes a great stop to stretch your legs while exploring other parts of the island. When my kids were younger, these trails were a lovely short introduction to the local native forest ecosystem.
Local tip: If you’re heading to either of these trails from the Clinton Ferry Terminal, Whidbey Island Bagel Factory, off WA-525 in the Ken's Korner Shopping Plaza, makes a quick kid-friendly stop for breakfast or lunch (note that it is open weekends only).
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