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Here are 10 of our Favorite Things

1. Little League Baseball starts. There is nothing cuter than seeing the T-Ball kids in their island business sponsored tee shirts and hats as they cautiously approach the ball.

2. The sunny days …

It’s often said that Christmas is for kids. That is so true for the San Juans, where the time is always special for our younger Islanders.

But then no holiday is more a delight for children than our warming, flowering, …

A Bit of Ferry History

For people living in the islands in the seventies, when we moved to San Juan, the ferry system was not something that was without surprises. Although islanders did not usually have a problem getting off …

“World Class” It’s a much-used term, and not always accurate. But it happens to apply quite nicely and justifiably to our own San Juan Islands.

As residents, visitors and even arm-chair travelers know so well, that distinction begins with our …

Most people who visit the islands want to see the Orca whales. Films such as “Free Willie” have made children everywhere aware of the Orcas. The film was shot in part on Lopez Island. For the best whale watching, come …

Christmas is a special time for island families who follow island traditions with music, merriment, Santa and great gatherings with island friends. Earlier in this month there has been a visit from a time honored tradition, the lighted boat parade …

Despite the beautiful weather, cold winter weather is just around the corner. Take time now and avoid costly problems later.

Winterize your home to help keep your fuel costs down. Insulation, caulking windows, adding outlet gaskets, weather stripping doors and …

The colorful symphony of colors along the road might be enough for some visitors, but if you want to get outside of the car and feel the fall, here is where to go.

Mount Constitution on Orcas Island. Drive …