San Juan Islands
Spencer Spit State Park is one of only four state parks on the San Juan archipelago. Two sand spits have formed a marshy lagoon that is a prime spot for…
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Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Between Seattle, the Cascade Range and Canada lies Washington's most archetypal region, a 'greatest hits' of the Pacific Northwest with all the sights and sounds outsiders traditionally associate with the land of pure air and West Coast hedonism. There's the skyline-hogging volcano (Mt Baker); the wilderness-flecked natural parks (everywhere); the liberal, collegiate city (Bellingham); the antiresort ski 'resort' (Baker, again); innumerable islands (the San Juan archipelago); and even a stash of credible vineyards.
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Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Halfway between La Conner and Mt Vernon, this renowned bulb producer has color-drenched fields of blooms as well as a truly spectacular display garden…
San Juan Islands
In 1911 Robert Moran donated 7 sq miles of his property to create this park on the eastern saddlebag of Orcas Island. The park is dominated by 2409ft Mt…
San Juan Islands
Saved from possible development when it was bought for $18.5 million as public land in 2007, Orcas' second mountain (rising to 1519ft) was in private…
San Juan Islands
Clinging to the island's rocky west coast, this beautiful park overlooks the deep Haro Strait and is reputedly one of the best places in the world to view…
Whatcom Museum of History & Art
Bellingham
This revamped museum is spread over three buildings: historic Whatcom City Hall (built in 1892), the adjacent Syre Education Center (photo archives, open…
San Juan Island National Historical Park (American Camp)
San Juan Islands
On the southern flank of the island, the American Camp hosts a small visitor center and is a good place to start your historical excursion. Among the…
San Juan Island National Historical Park
San Juan Islands
Known more for their scenery than their history, the San Juans nonetheless hide one of the 19th century's oddest political confrontations, the so-called …
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See Washington’s stunning San Juan Island from a new visitor centerMay 17, 2022 • 3 min read
Wildlife & NatureThese new rules hope to reduce crowds on the Pacific Crest TrailOct 25, 2019 • 2 min read
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