Useful Information if you are new to the Washington State Ferry System and want to go to San Juan, Lopez, Orcas, or Shaw. This Blog is in three parts.
Get a ferry schedule before you tell anyone when you will …
Sure, Islanders do go on vacations occasionally.
I am on one now.
And here are the things I miss about San Juan Island when I am gone:
The smell the sea
The storekeepers that know me by name
The visitors …
You know spring is here. The garage sale season has begun in earnest with very good Saturday turnouts. It’s a good chance to chat with people and joke about the economy. I’ve been attending these events long enough to sometimes …
Roche Harbor Mausoleum
Most people who come to San Juan Island are aware of Roche Harbor Resort, and possibly a tiny bit of it’s history. What many people do now know of, or have never taken the time to visit, …
Mt. Finlayson
Another hike that you must do while on the island is on the south side of San Juan commonly known as Mt. Finlayson (some refer to it as Jackle’s Lagoon also). Once you finish skipping rocks at South …
According to epodunik.com, the San Juan Islands have a 19% population of people over 65. 35.7 percent of the population is between 45-64. That means that over half of the people that live in the islands are over 45. I …
It was just another Monday, but it was a good small town day today.
Another agent’s Seller came into the real estate office and saw me and called me by name. We chatted about nothing important.
A young man that …
Who lives on Shaw Island? Some very private people who wish to maintain their privacy. Who buys property on Shaw Island? Usually people with friends or family on Shaw Island. Where do they go if …
With so much attention put on the waters that surround San Juan Island, many visitors (and locals too!) forget to look inward for stunning things to do on the island. There are so many incredibly beautiful places to …
Shaw Island is a place that you might make up in your head. Have you ever thought of finding like-minded people who value both privacy and a sense of community, then living in harmony with them? Do you …
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