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The “Outer Islands”
Islanders who live on one of the ferry served islands (San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw) will refer to the
Farming and Local Food in the Islands
People think of Friday Harbor as a fishing village, but it was actually a farming island back in the day
Autumn in the San Juan Islands
Autumn, for many of us, is the most special season in the San Juan Islands. But it’s not only the
What you may not know about Shaw Island
Shaw Island is a community of only 241 residents, but has an active community life. For instance: There are two
Arts are Alive in the Islands
Even the casual observer will notice that there are many art galleries in Friday Harbor, and we now have the
Spot Prawn
Of the many joys savored in the San Juan Islands none is more a delight than our abundance of luscious
Island Living
Have you ever thought how your life would be different if you lived on an island? I am not talking
What Do Islanders Like about Spring?
Here are 10 of our Favorite Things 1. Little League Baseball starts. There is nothing cuter than seeing the T-Ball
Easter in the San Juans
It’s often said that Christmas is for kids. That is so true for the San Juans, where the time is
The Race to the Ferry
A Bit of Ferry History For people living in the islands in the seventies, when we moved to San Juan,
“World Class”
“World Class” It’s a much-used term, and not always accurate. But it happens to apply quite nicely and justifiably to
A Whale of a Place
Most people who visit the islands want to see the Orca whales. Films such as “Free Willie” have made children
