Aquatic Adventures

WRITTEN BY COCOA LANEY AND KRISTEN BOEHM

WHETHER YOU’RE KAYAKING the San Juan Islands, rafting the Skagit River, or doing yoga on a paddleboard at Lake Padden, our region’s waters have something to offer everyone. That’s why we’re bringing you a guide to the local resources you need to make a splash this summer but appreciating these waters requires looking beyond outdoor recreation alone. Luckily there are endless ways to have fun in the sun while also respecting the culture, ecology, and history of the waterways that make the North Sound so special. So, without further ado, let’s dive in!