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Activities

Getting into that Christmas Spirit

Even the crankiest curmudgeon or anti-Christmas person cannot deny the charm that Friday Harbor oozes during the Holidays! The whole town is decked out in colorful decorations and miles of twinkly lights!

DSC_0578When you come in on that ferry you …

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Activities

Shopping in the Islands

I am often asked how I take care of my shopping living on San Juan Island. Most people refer to grocery and essential shopping like toiletries and cleaning supplies. They are curious to find out how often we will go …

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Pet Friendly San Juan Island

San Juan Island is a very pet friendly place. All pets must be on a leash so you don’t have to worry about your dog getting accosted by someone’s not so friendly dog. We have many hiking trails and beaches …

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Planning a Labor Day Party

Labor Day weekend is the last big holiday of the summer and is a popular weekend for cookouts, weekend getaways and pool parties. To celebrate these last few days of summer, start planning a Labor Day party for your friends, …

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ORCAS ISLAND MUST – DOS

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Hike in Moran State Park. Pick-up your map in the main park area, just past the park entrance on Olga Road. The big kids can swim at the lake in a roped off sandy beach area. After your hike …

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Outside on San Juan Island

In the Islands there are outdoor activities to enjoy as the weather is starting to warm up!

If you are a water person this means getting your body into a kayak.
There are several kayak outfitters on the Island that …

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Surprises on San Juan Island

This is the beginning of a series of blogs telling you more about things that you may not know about San Juan Island. This week’s topic is the first Sheep to Shawl that was held in our county. This event …

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Off the Beaten Path Beaches

Visitors, have you ever wanted to visit a beach that wasn’t known to the general public, but a favorite with locals? Do you look down unpaved roads to discover where they might end up

San Juan Island hosts two National …

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Outdoor Activities

In the Islands many outdoor activities are on tap.

If you are a water person this means getting your body into a kayak.
There are several kayak outfitters on the Island that can set up trips by the hour or …

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Summer in the San Juans

Well, it is official Summer is here and we are heading into the best weather period of the year. Town is full of people milling around. If shopping, eating, and drinking is your thing then you are in luck because …

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