Tag: San Juan Islands in Washington
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Fossil bay got its name from the fossils of small marine life that are found in the surrounding rock faces. The seashells and fossils were deposited into the sandstone rocks when portions of the island were once part of the sea floor in Baha California. There are 16 mooring buoys to tie up to in Fossil Bay as well as Read more...
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Imagine a green fairy forest of moss-covered rocks, cedar trees with human-sized hollows, black licorice slugs that look like tiny tire treads and a paradise cove with swirling sandstone formations. You have now conjured an image of Matia Island Marine State Park in the San Juan Island chain, featuring old-growth trees and rainforest vibe. Motor on in, tie up to Read more...
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The Turn Point Light is an active aid to navigation overlooking the Haro Straits from the western tip of Stuart Island, San Juan County, off the coast of Washington state in the northwest of the United States. Operations commenced in 1893 with the construction of a fog signal building and a two-story keeper’s quarters. The station’s first light was a Read more...
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Picture an island with turquoise inlets and craggy coves. The northern San Juan Islands may not come to mind at first, but Stuart Island Marine State Park could surprise you. Stuart Island, near the U.S.-Canada border, is one of the northernmost islands in the famed archipelago, and you can only reach it by boat. Anchored in two harbors, boaters mingle Read more...
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Sucia Island is a great place in the San Juans for tying up, camping, and hiking. Read more...
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Slip Inquiry: http://www.deerharbormarina.com/slip-inquiry.html Deer Harbor is one of the largest marinas on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Visit Deer Harbor today for many boating, hiking, whale watching, and other island adventuring opportunities! Located on Orcas Island, WA has long been a destination and waypoint for boaters and travelers of the Pacific Northwest. As those Read more...
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10 Fun Things to Do in Friday Harbor Stroll the docks, streets and shops of the charming, historic Town of Friday Harbor—Gateway to the San Juan Islands A charming seaport just steps from the ferry landing and docks, historic Friday Harbor has plenty to keep you busy for a day or a week—from small, waterview cafes to gourmet restaurants, Read more...
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Clark Island Marine State Park is a 55-acre marine camping and moorage park with 11,292-feet of saltwater shoreline on the Strait of Georgia. Beaches are sandy on the west side of the island and smooth pea gravel on the east side. This is a popular kayaking site. It provides an important camping and rest site for paddlers traversing the northern Read more...
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Dramatic cliffs and towering old growth Douglas firs frame the stunning Watmough Bay Preserve at the south end of Lopez Island. In 1993, a seventy-foot section of beach was generously donated to the Land Bank in order to ensure p ublic access to this local treasure. A conservation easement added onto the adjacent 8-acre fresh water wetland helps to further Read more...
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Enjoy FUN waterfront lodging and dining on Lopez Island at the Lopez Islander Resort and Islander Bar & Grill. In the heart of the San Juan Islands, explore Lopez cycling, hiking or kayaking and then relax in our seasonally heated swimming pool and year-round Jacuzzi overlooking Fisherman Bay. Camping is also available at the resort. Free parking in our lot Read more...