Island Living

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LIVING ON AN ISLAND

I think the phrase I hear the most on San Juan Island is “it’s the Island.”

It’s the phrase that describes the breathtaking sight of a bald eagle flying over your house or a red fox peeking through grass at …

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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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Happy Valentine’s Day

For Valentine’s Day this year I am posting ten reasons why I love San Juan Island, based on living here since 1977. OK, then, here are ten reasons in no particular order.
1. Dogs are appreciated: This is so true. …

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Happy New Year!

Well, we made it to 2017!!! As this year gets underway many of us are reflecting on what the year will bring. Whatever your perspective is it is sure to be an interesting year.

People often ask me what is …

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Vegetables and Fruit from Island Gardens

Locals love to grown their own fruit and vegetables and this year harvest is early due to the unseasonably warm weather we had this summer. There are several old standbys and some new edibles that people are growing in their …

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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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My 1st Trip to Friday Harbor

My first trip to Friday Harbor was unforgettable. I arrived via a Kenmore Airlines seaplane that whisked me from Seattle’s Lake Union to a dock at the Friday Harbor Marina in slightly more than an hour. It was a sunny …

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