“Evergreen State” is Washington State’s apt nickname. If you have been to the Pacific Northwest you know that it refers to the abundance of evergreen trees growing all over the state.
So, you are looking to buy a home and have settled on location, price range and size and your broker is setting up showings for you or you start visiting open houses. If you are not sure what exactly to …
Many a person visits English Camp and wanders down to the Parade Grounds. Some will walk the Bell Point Loop or hike up Mount Young to take in the views. But do you know that there are over 23 interconnected …
Living in the San Juan Islands means that sooner or later you will come in contact with our local wildlife. The islands and their surrounding waters are rich with ecologically diverse plants, sea life and wildlife. It is not unusual …
Every year preferences of home owners change. One year it is all about open concept living, while the next year in-home movie theaters and home spas are all the rage. Two years ago home offices and home gyms topped all …
Living on a remote island, only accessible by ferry, boat or small plane, gives you no choice but to quickly learn how to work around ferry schedules. Invariably you will end up with a love/hate relationship for our most prominent …
Did you know that the San Juan Islands are a great place to experience the wonders of bioluminescence? “Bio what?” you might ask. Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism, such as Fireflies. Moreover, many …
With our recent record-breaking heatwave here in the Pacific Northwest and summer being in full swing, we thought it fitting to list our awesome, easily accessible public beaches on San Juan Island. What better way to refresh than to go …
As more and more people move from cities to more rural areas, we figured it was time to talk about septic systems! Many folks are unaware that homes in rural areas are not connected to city sewers. In the San …
The days are getting longer and the birds are busy practicing their love songs. The frogs are serenading us through the night and crocus and daffodils are starting to add color to flower beds and fields. Spring is well on …
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