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Uncategorized Things to Do on Lopez Island in September Things to Do on Lopez Island in September Lopez Lineup “Where Water & Land Meet” Opening (Chimera Gallery) – Sat Sept 6, 5-7pm. visitsanjuans.com First Saturday Art Walks – Sat Sept 6 (recurs monthly). visitsanjuans.com Pub Night at the Golf Club – Thu Sept 4, 4:30-6:30pm (golf 2pm); every 2 weeks through Oct 2. visitsanjuans.com […]
Uncategorized Things to Do on Orcas Island in September Things to Do on Orcas Island in September Events & Weekly Fun Tuesday Night Scrambles (Orcas Island Golf Course) – Tuesdays at 5pm through Sept 30. Drop-in friendly. visitsanjuans.com Friday Night FootGolf – Fridays at 5pm through Sept. visitsanjuans.com Orcas Island Farmers Market (Eastsound Village Green) – Saturdays 10am-2pm, through late September. Orcas Island Farmers […]
Uncategorized Things to Do on San Juan Island in September Things to Do on San Juan Island in September Can’t-Miss September Events First Friday Art Walk (Downtown Friday Harbor) – Fri Sept 5, 4-7pm. Walkable galleries + shops. visitsanjuans.com WaterWorks Gallery Showcase (Maria Michaelson & Glenn Hendrick) – Weekly Thu-Sat through Sept 27. visitsanjuans.com SJIMA “Shapeshifters” – Thu-Mon through Sept 15, 11am-5pm. visitsanjuans.com Climb San […]
Uncategorized Things to Do on the San Juan Islands in September Things to Do on the San Juan Islands in September Why September Shines Shoulder season means ferries and restaurants are easier, trails are quieter, and humpback season peaks (August-October). Many outfitters and museums run full schedules well into fall. visitsanjuans.com Island-wide Highlights (selected dates) First Friday Art Walk – Friday Harbor: Fri Sept 5, 4-7pm. […]
Uncategorized August on Lopez Island: Relaxation, Art, and Coastal Beauty August on Lopez Island: Relaxation, Art, and Coastal Beauty Lopez Island is a haven for artists, cyclists, and those seeking serene coastal beauty. Known as the “Friendly Isle,” it offers a perfect August getaway. August Highlights Lopez Island Artists’ Studio Tour (Aug 30-31): Tour the island’s finest working studios and meet local artists. Lopez Island […]
Uncategorized August on Orcas Island: Food, Festivals & Outdoor Fun August on Orcas Island: Food, Festivals & Outdoor Fun Orcas Island offers a perfect mix of community charm and natural splendor in August. If you’re drawn to coastal cuisine, forested hikes, and creative arts, Orcas has it all. Events & Experiences Orcas Fly-In & Road Classics Car Show (Aug 1-3): A showcase of unique cars […]
Uncategorized August on San Juan Island, WA: Events, Eats & Experiences August on San Juan Island, WA: Events, Eats & Experiences San Juan Island is alive with color, creativity, and community this August. Whether you love art, music, outdoor recreation, or just soaking up the views, there’s something here for you. Major August Events San Juan County Fair (Aug 14-17): Livestock, live music, local food, and […]
Uncategorized August on the San Juan Islands August on the San Juan Islands: An Overview of Summer Magic August is one of the most vibrant and enchanting months to experience the San Juan Islands. With long, sunny days and a full calendar of events, there’s something for everyone-whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, exploring the islands as a local, or considering making […]
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Uncategorized Exploring the Heart of Friday Harbor: A Visit to A Waterworks Gallery with Nate Fihn ​Exploring the Heart of Friday Harbor: A Visit to A Waterworks Gallery with Nate Fihn Nestled in the picturesque town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, A Waterworks Gallery has been a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest art scene since its inception in 1985. Founded by Ruth Offen, the gallery was established with the […]
Home Welcome Home! To touch, to hold, to look, to smell, to taste: the sensory aspects of life are there to be nurtured and enjoyed. Engage the senses and explore the visceral elements around you. Douse your sensibilities with tactile elements: incorporate inspiring colors and textures into your home to make an altogether more spirited and rewarding affair. […]
Beach Walk the Beach! Many approach walking as exercise, however there are still many who walk for their souls and their body tags along. It is a form of meditation, shifting from overdrive into soft time, quieting the chatter in the head, solving problems – taking long strides, concentrating on the slow, steady rhythm of breathing, comforted by interior […]
Gardening Secret Gardens in the San Juan Islands As you drive around the island, you may not think many islanders are into gardening. To the contrary, due to the abundance of wildlife, gardens here tend to be hidden from plain sight. Many take advantage of the topography, views, and trees or simply have an abundance of potted plants on the deck. A visit […]
Boating Opening Day of Boating Season! May brings us Opening Day of the Boating Season, but actually boating is pretty much a year round thing in the islands. The many moods and embracing presence of the all-encircling sea is seductive, to put it mildly. Boating is a way of life in the islands. The San Juan Islands are truly the consummate […]
History Orcas Island Orcas is the largest of the 172 islands in San Juan County with shimmering emerald hills embraced by 125 miles of rocky, tree-lined shoreline. Orcas is the diverse island. Its three long inlets thrust deep into the interior of the island, giving it more shoreline and protected waters than any of the neighboring islands. Once […]
Island Spring! As much as we may yearn for it, Spring can take us by surprise.  We wait and we wait.  And then, finally we open our eyes one morning to a coppery dawn, a stretch of sky burning with color and drenched with glory making magic with the sea, a heavenly fresh breeze, glowing greens, colorful […]
Island Beyond the Border – Visit Sidney, B.C. As you venture around the islands, you will often see Canada looming in the distance. The end of March brings the return of the ferry from Friday Harbor to Sidney, British Columbia which can be interpreted to mean a great opportunity for a fun getaway! Sidney is located on the shore of the southern tip […]
Home Weeding Out – Closet Organization March arrives.  The first whisper of Spring holds such promise.  We feel stirrings of hope.  As Winter’s cold begins to retreat, easing its grip upon our imagination and inclinations, slowly our spirits awaken, along with the natural world, from a long Winter’s slumber.  With earlier mornings and later evenings combined with unseasonably warm, sunny days, […]
Home Love your home! The world seems to brace itself for February; the burnished silver skies seem to nearly sigh with stoic beauty, this quiet time.  But, February is, without a doubt, all about love. Knowing what you love should be fairly straightforward, but it seldom really is.  After decades of allowing other people to influence us – the […]
Birding Winter Birds in the Islands To many who live in the Northwest, Winter is synonymous with hibernation and dormancy.  Those who live in the islands tend to let Winter weave her wondrous spell.  The stunning ordinary in the simply overlooked. The San Juan Islands are fortunate to be blessed with a spectacular array of birds that only visit between Fall […]
Lopez Island Barometric Pressure Barometric pressure is the measure of the weight of the atmosphere above us.  Barometric pressure varies with altitude; a higher elevation will have less atmosphere above it which exerts less pressure.  To keep readings standard across the world, barometric pressure is to be indicated at sea level. The barometric pressure changes as the weather systems […]
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