When I think of a quintessential Pacific Northwest setting, I envision nature in abundance! Walking on the beach and strolling through deeply wooded forests with lovely hiking trails, scenic roads, and peaceful breezes are the perfect combination for every traveler. On Camano Island, in the state of Washington, located just over 60 miles north of Seattle, in Possession Sound, you will find all of this, with just one more thing - buried treasure.

No, I'm not kidding; for the past 16 years, the creative people of Camano Island have celebrated the thrill of the hunt. Northwest Glass Quest is celebrating its 16th year and will be held February 14-23 this year. The Camano Chamber of Commerce organizes the event. And for 10 days, businesses and parks throughout Stanwood & Camano Island hide plastic clue balls. You win a limited edition Hand-Blown Glass Ball when you find a plastic clue ball. These glass ball prizes are one of a kind and so beautiful. It is a fantastic activity for all ages, and there is an excellent website where all your questions and tips for a successful quest can be answered. The website is called NorthwestGlassQuest.com.

In this episode, I invited Amy Bush, a jewelry designer and owner of Loyalsmith Jewelry and the current president of the Camano Arts Association, back to the podcast.

Highlights of this episode!

• What is Glass Quest, and how does it add to Camano Island's unique all-season visitor experience?
• The importance of regenerative travel - How to give back while traveling!
• What are "kind" questors?
• Additional super fun things to do while participating in Glass Quest
• Where to eat while on Camano Island
• Suzanne's enthusiasm for the PNW Winter Wonderland of Camano

Important Links:

Northwest Glass Quest

Loyalsmith Jewelry

Camano Arts Association

Tapped Camano

The Baked Cafe

Camano Commons Marketplace

Blue Heron Kitchen & Bar

Short Term Rentals, Inns and Cottages

Suzanne's Favorite Cottage

The Camano Shop

Camano Cookies

Canopy Tours Northwest

Arrowhead Ranch

Camano Island State Park

Cama Beach Cafe

Related Episodes:

A Visit to Camano Island, Washington: An Artists' Studio Tour

An Invitation to Discover Regenerative Travel with Embrace Whidbey & Camano Islands

Kayaking & Island Life on Whidbey Island

Orchard Kitchen: Farm Focused Fine Dining on Whidbey Island, WA