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Island Hospital is one of the most innovative and recognized small hospitals in the U.S. Island offers a Level III Emergency Department, state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging and a full range of high-quality services from the Birth Center to Home Healthcare.

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Welcome to the San Juan Islands!

Enjoy a whale watching excursion, take a quiet afternoon bike ride or wander the unique shops — all in the San Juan Islands.

The islands’ remarkable natural beauty makes the cares of the world slip away. Everyone can find something that appeals to them with the islands’ wide variety of diversions and educational opportunities.

The ferry ride itself is a getaway. The San Juan Islands was named number four in the Society of American Travel Writers’ list of the top 10 most exciting ferry rides in the world.

Perhaps most exciting of all, the waters surrounding this spectacular archipelago are home to pods of wild orcas.

Welcome to the islands — and welcome to the San Juanderer, a guide designed to help get you started on your island adventures.

In the following pages, you will find advice on how to get to the islands, how to get around and what you will find on each of the main islands. There’s advice on what to see and a calendar of what you can do.

The attractions of the islands could fill several publications this size, but we have tried to include as much information about the islands’ unique businesses, historic sites and scenic attractions as possible.

We have also tried to provide Web addresses and phone numbers where you can learn more about island events.

We hope you enjoy San Juanderer and, more importantly, your visit to the San Juan Islands.

Happy “Juandering!”

San Juanderer 2010 table of contents

profiles

features

Fidalgo Island...................................7

Anacortes Festivals.........................10

San Juan Island...............................13

Whale Watching..............................11

Roche Harbor..............................15

Whale Watching Charters..............12

Pig War Sites..............................15

Vineyards...........................................24

Westcott Bay Sculpture Park...16

Golf Courses.....................................28

Orcas Island......................................21 Moran State Park.......................23 Lopez Island......................................25 Shaw Island......................................27 Whidbey Island................................29 Deception Pass...........................31 La Conner..........................................32

maps San Juan Island...............................14 Orcas Island......................................22 Lopez Island......................................26 Shaw Island......................................28 Area Map...............................center

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Fidalgo Island From the tide pools you can explore at Rosario Beach to the vistas at the top of Mount Erie, Fidalgo Island offers a wealth of recreation opportunities. Some of our favorites: a kayak trip at Bowman Bay, a morning walk on the Washington Park loop road, a whale-watching trip to the San Juans and a hike through the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. For a different experience, browse the art galleries in downtown Anacortes, check out the sculptures on Commercial Avenue, stroll past Bill Mitchell’s historic murals, tour the W.T. Preston snagboat and visit the Anacortes Museum. Finish up with a cup of clam chowder, fresh seafood from the docks or fine dining in any number of restaurants and you’ll see why locals say there’s nowhere better to “coast in and hang out.”

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nacortes used to be known as the Gateway to the San Juans. Not anymore. Sure there’s a state ferry terminal here that can take you to the islands, but this historic city has long been a destination all its own.

Water activities are widely accessible whether it be fishing, swimming or boating by kayak, canoe, sailboat or yacht. The town has three marinas, two on the east side and one on the far west in the Skyline neighborhood.

Other island activities include hiking, biking, mountain climbing, horseback riding, bird watching, wildlife viewing, whale watching, beachcombing and camping.

Anacortes also has the Fidalgo Pool and Fitness Center, the Ben Root Skate Park and the Similk

Beach Golf Course.

Parks are abundant with the most popular, Washington Park, on the far west end and Deception Pass State Park straddling the southern part of Fidalgo Island and the northern end of Whidbey Island. Both have facilities for tent campers and RVs. Within the city limits are 2,800 acres of natural forests. The Anacortes Community Forest Lands has 50 miles of multi-use trails. Mount Erie within the Forest Lands and also Cap Sante on the northeast corner of the island offer spectacular views of the surrounding area, which includes the Cascade Mountains, Olympic Peninsula and Canadian mountain range.

Festivals and other large events are plentiful in the summer months and include the

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Waterfront Festival, Kids-R-Best Fest, Shipwreck Day flea market and Workboat Races, Anacortes Arts Festival, Antique Engine & Machinery Show and Oyster Run motorcycle rally.

The downtown area has several boutiques, antique stores and art galleries as well as a variety of restaurants and pubs to fill any appetite and thirst.

Fidalgo Island is only reachable by bridge — either by the twin bridges connecting it to the rest of Skagit County to the east or by the Deception Pass Bridge making travel easy to Whidbey Island to the south.

The northern part of the island is composed of the city of Anacortes with its 17,000 residents.

The average high temperature is in the low-70s in the summer and the mid-40s in the winter.

For more information about Anacortes and Fidalgo Island, go to the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Web site at www. anacortes.org.

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Welcome to Fidalgo Island Washington Park, a 220acre jewel minutes from downtown Anacortes at the far west end of Fidalgo Island, offers great views, picnic spots, trails and beach access. A 2.3-mile loop road around the park can be walked or driven.

The park also has day use and overnight camping facilities for tents and RVs, a boat launch, picnic shelters, a playground, showers and laundry facility.

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Anacortes Festivals

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rt enthusiasts, boating buffs and leather-clad bikers can all find at least one major Anacortes event that will tickle their fancy: • Trawler Fest, May 20-22 at Cap Sante Boat Haven, is a niche boat show that includes displays of long-range cruising powerboats, land-based exhibits, in-depth seminars and social activities for the cruising-under-power community.

Visit www.trawlerfest.com.

• Anacortes Waterfront Festival, May 15-16 at Cap Sante Boat Haven, includes free boat rides, music, radio-controlled boats, kids activities, a marine swap meet, vendor booths and food.

• St. MerryFest, June 18-20, starts the summer with carnival rides, food, entertainment and fireworks at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4001 St. Mary’s Drive.

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• An old-fashioned July 4 celebration, patriotic parade and a picnic — complete with sack races and pie-eating contests. A large fireworks display over Fidalgo Bay ends the day with a bang.

• Kids-R-Best Fest, July 10, is a free event with inflatable toys, games, food, face painting, entertainment and more at Storvik Park, between 29th and 32nd streets.

• What-the-Heck Fest, July 1618, features a lot of exciting young bands from local labels at several local venues. Word has spread and bands from Portland to the Canadian border are lined up to participate.

Visit www.whattheheckfest.com.

• Shipwreck Day Flea Market, July 17, fills several blocks downtown with booths filled with plunder.

• Anacortes Arts Festival, Aug. 68, is the city’s biggest annual event.

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to traffic to make room for art and activities sure to delight all ages.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, with extended evening performances Friday and Saturday. More than 250 street artists, selected by a jury for diversity and quality, set up booths. About 30 food vendors offer tempting dishes from many cultures and an entire block is reserved for handson children’s activities and performers.

Live music rings out from several stages. The Main Stage at Third Street provides a variety of entertainment. The KPLU Stage, inside the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event Center, offers soulful sounds in a quieter setting shared with invitational and juried fine art shows and a Youth Art Exhibit. The Majestic Inn and Spa Stage offers a unique venue in the hotel’s courtyard.

Big-name entertainers headline ticketed Concerts at the Port.

Outside the warehouse, at the north end of Commercial Avenue, invited artists demonstrate their craft.

Visit www.anacortesartsfestival. com or call (360) 293-6211.

• Antique Engine and Machinery Show, Sept. 11, brings about 2,000 visitors to check out tractors, trucks, engines, saws and steamboats.

• Oyster Run, Sunday, Sept. 26.

The largest motorcycle rally in the Pacific Northwest, it draws thousands of tattooed and leather-clad bikers to Anacortes on their gleaming machines.

Vendors fill side streets with bike gear, leather goods, jewelry and more, while drill teams perform stunts. Restaurants and food booths always offer plenty of oysters. Perfect weather brought record crowds last year. Even if it rains, plenty of hardy bikers will be around. Cars will probably be stuck until late afternoon — plan for it, then kick back and enjoy the event.

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Whale Watching captured them for public display in marine parks. The captures seriously damaged the population. Thirteen orcas were killed during one roundup. Another 45 were removed from their habitat. Only one of the captured whales survive today, Lolita, at the Miami Seaquarium. The southern residents are now listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. The southern resident whales ne of the many attractions in feed mainly on salmon, herring and the Pacific Northwest is the southern resident orca com- rockfish and can be seen from Lime Kiln Point State Park on the west munity. side of San Juan Island. The 36-acre Made up of three pods, J, K park, opened in 1984, was originally and L, the 80-plus killer whales as a limestone quarry. The 1919 lightthey’re also known spend most of their summers in the waters around house is used today for orca whale research, interpretation and tours. the San Juan Islands.

Before the mid-1900s, orcas were The interpretive center is open midMay through mid-September. considered a nuisance to fisherThe Whale Museum at 62 First man. People came to see them as a St. N. in Friday Harbor has exhibits, curiosity in the 1960s and 1970s and

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artwork, models, a Whale Phone Booth, videos and artifacts on whales including whale skeletons and a family tree of the resident orcas. The information explains the natural history of whales with a special focus on the southern resident pods.

The museum, a nonprofit organization, also oversees several programs including the Soundwatch Boater Education Program, Orca Adoption Program, Marine Naturalist Training Program, Whale Hotline and San Juan Islands Marine Ma mal Stranding Network.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Costs are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for youth and free for children 5 and younger. Group rates are also available. Call (800) 946-7227, ext. 30, or go to www. whalemuseum.org for more information.

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Whale Watching Charter Companies Anacortes, Fidalgo Island Friday Harbor, San Juan Island • Island Adventures 1801 Commercial Ave. (800) 465-4604 www.island-adventures.com

• Sea Quest Expeditions Friday Harbor ferry terminal (888) 589-4253 www.sea-quest-kayak.com

• Mystic Sea Charters Cap Sante Boat Haven Dock A, 710 Seafarers Way (800) 308-9387 www.mysticseacharters.com

• San Juan Excursions 1/2 block from Friday Harbor ferry terminal (800) 809-4253 www.watchwhales.com

Fidalgo Bay Resort

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• 163 Full Hook-up Sites • WIFI • Store/Gift Shop • Small Boat Launch Waterfront Facilities for • Laundry Facilities Weddings, Seminars, Etc. Online Reservations at www.fidalgobay.com 1-800-727-5478 • 4701 Fidalgo Bay Rd., Anacortes, WA Owned & Operated by the Samish Indian Nation

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• Captain Carli’s Whale Watching and Wildlife Tours Spring Street Landing at Port of Friday Harbor (888) 221-1331 www.carliwhalewatch.com • Crystal Seas Kayaking Snug Harbor (877) 732-7877 www.crystalseas.com • Maya’s Westside Charters Snug Harbor (360) 378-7996 www.mayaswhalewatch.biz • Discovery Sea Kayaks (866) 461-2559 www.discoveryseakayak.com • Victoria San Juan Cruises Spring Street Landing (800) 443-4552 www.whales.com • Western Prince Spring Street Landing (800) 757-6722 orcawhalewatch.com • San Juan Safaris next to Spring Street Landing (800) 450-6858 www.sanjuansafaris.com

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• Deer Harbor Charters, Deer Harbor and Rosario resorts (800) 544-5758 www.deerharborcharters.com

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• Orcas Island Eclipse Charters dock next to ferry landing (800) 376-6566 www.orcasislandwhales.com • Outer Island Expedition Smuggler’s Villa Resort, Eastsound (360) 376-3711 www.outerisland.com

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San Juan Island The windswept solitude and quiet beaches of American Camp frame some of the history of San Juan Island, while the bustling shops and many restaurants in Friday Harbor add a modern flavor.

Enjoy it all, and make time for visits to Roche Harbor, Lime Kiln State Park, the Whale Museum and the Westcott Bay Reserve and Sculpture Park.

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an Juan Island has it all.

With spectacular scenery, wildlife, outdoor adventures, quiet getaways and just enough urban diversions to spice things up, this delightful island offers the total vacation package.

Picturesque Friday Harbor, the largest city in the islands, has more than enough shops, galleries, theaters and museums to occupy a visitor.

Numerous eateries range from a casual outdoor oyster grill to fine waterfront dining. There’s ethnic cuisine, Northwest fare, seafood and simple soups and sandwiches.

If you want a pint with your meal, try the Front Street Ale House brew pub.

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Friday Harbor or Roche Harbor to see them in the wild.

For kids, there’s Island Rec’s skate and family park, Paradise Lanes and the Palace Theatre. In the evenings, San Juan Community Theatre offers frequent plays and musical events.

The San Juan Historical Museum, 405 Price St., includes a pioneer home, a jail and a frontier cabin; call (360) 378-3949. Several galleries offer fine art; among the best include Arctic Raven, Island Studios and Waterworks.

At Friday Harbor, rent a bike, moped, Scootcar, kayak or boat for a jaunt. Beyond the city are several public parks with access to incredible beaches and rocky coastline. San Juan Island National Historic Park encompasses the remnants of two waterfront

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military camps.

Lime Kiln Point State Park, on western San Juan Island, boasts great picnic spots and a well-photographed historic lighthouse.

Overlooking the confluence of three major straits, it is the island’s best land base for whale viewing.

The lovely village of Roche Harbor and the Westcott Bay Reserve and Sculpture Park are north of Lime Kiln and English Camp.

In the heart of the island, look for roadside stands offering colorful blooms, a lavender farm, a golf course and San Juan Island Vineyards. Alpacas placidly graze outside Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm, 152 Blazing Tree Road, where you can buy soft sweaters, coats and plush toys.

Call the Chamber of Commerce at (360) 378-5240.

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Roche Harbor

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oche Harbor Resort, on the northwest side of San Juan Island, is a charming retreat with activities and attractive places to stay, including the historic Hotel de Haro, built in 1886 around the original Hudson’s Bay trading post and still furnished with original antiques, the Quarryman Hall Building and the McMillin Suites.

A former company town built up around the Roche Harbor Lime Company in the 1890s, it became a resort for boating families in the late 1950s and grew into a tourist village.

Visitors can enjoy a relaxing massage or body treatment at the Afterglow Spa, do a little shopping at several unique shops in the village or explore the area’s history with a fold-out map available at the Hotel de Haro’s front desk. Dining is available at three restaurants.

Interesting sites include a historic mausoleum, Our Lady of Good Voyage Chapel and the Westcott Bay Reserve Sculpture Park.

Visitors can swim, play tennis and hike trails around the old lime quarries.

The resort can also be used as a jumping off spot for sea kayaking and whale watching, or for renting one of Susie’s Mopeds for a ride around the island.

Throughout the summer watch for street artisans, art festivals and a three-day-long July 4 celebration.

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war over a pig?

In 1859, British and American troops on San Juan Island stood at the brink of war. While the real issue was possession of the San Juan Island Archipelago, the incident is best remembered by history for its only casualty — a wayward English pig.

Today it may be hard for visitors to the serenely beautiful San Juan Island National Historical Park to picture three British warships with 70 guns and 2,140 men there facing 461 American troops with 14 field guns and eight naval guns.

The Pig War was the last dispute over the Canadian border.

While the boundary was set at the 49th parallel, it swerved around Vancouver Island, leading both the United States and England to claim the San Juans, and creating conflict between American settlers and the British Hudson’s Bay Co. An English pig broke the fragile peace on June 15, 1859, trespassing in the potatoes of an American settler and getting shot. A series of escalating overreactions led to the armed standoff. The two armies jointly occupied the island

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until 1872, when an arbitrator gave the islands to the United States.

Today, the gardens, barracks, guard houses and grassy compounds are patrolled only by park rangers. Visitors can stroll the grounds, enjoying lovely scenery of English Camp and the windswept solitude and quiet beaches of American Camp.

Things will be livelier July 31 during the 13th annual Encampment at English Camp. The historical park’s biggest event, it draws more than 80 costumed people who recreate mid-19th century blacksmithing, cooking, butter churning, sewing and other activities. The Encampment concludes with a Candlelight Ball.

Many ranger-guided walks, lectures and re-enactments are scheduled each summer at the two camps. A visitors center with artifacts, displays, literature and souvenirs is open year-round at American Camp. English Camp’s visitors center, with a 12-minute DVD history program and an English Camp Then and Now photography exhibit, is open May 29 through Sept. 6.

For more information contact (360) 378-2902 or www.nps.gov/ sajh.

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Westcott Bay Sculpture Park

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stroll on the meandering trails at the 19-acre Westcott Bay Sculpture Park leads to a surprise behind every turn: Figures, animals and abstract shapes in bronze, stone, wood, metal, glass and ceramics nestle alongside wetlands, woods and rocky outcroppings, and installations seem to grow right out of the Douglas fir forest canopy. Kids of all ages run ahead to see a bird or discover the next sculpture, getting sunshine, fresh air, exercise and exposure to fine art all at once.

The magical microcosm of island ecology, run by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art & Sculpture Park, is a perfect outdoor museum for 90 large pieces by noted Northwest artists, with about 30 new sculptures to be added this year.

The extraordinary location, next to Westcott Bay near Roche Harbor Resort, has helped make the reserve a favorite outing of both visitors and islanders since it opened in 2001. More than 30,000 guests from around the world visit each year.

There are no tacky price tags, but the art at the reserve is for sale directly from the artists. A binder listing artists and prices is available at the gatehouse weekends in the summer or at the museum at 28 First St., next to the Whale Museum at Friday Harbor.

The park is open every day of the year, dawn to dusk. A requested donation is $5 per person.

A map, available at the entrance, shows the trails and lists the names of the artists and their sculptures. Bird watchers can also pick up brochures to help identify nearly 120 species of birds found there.

For a fun family experience, the sculpture park has free Family Art Days classes Saturdays in July and August. For more information, call (360) 370-5050 or visit www.sjima.org.

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Orcas Island Cascade Harbor Inn

View the Bay Comfortable Waterview Rooms with Private Decks Overlooking Cascade Bay and the Moran Mansion.

A short walk from the Marina at Rosario.

1 1/4 mile from Moran State Park.

Studios and Suites have a full kitchen and fireplace.

Family Friendly / Pet Free.

Call For reservations!

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Smugglers Villa Resort

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Smuggler’s Villa Resort on Orcas Island is the place for young families & old friends.

Large, comfy condos with two bedrooms, fireplace, cable, kitchen, spacious decks and VIEWS! Hot tub, sauna, outdoor pool, playground, tennis, basketball, guest marina and beach.

Eastsound Village offers restaurants, shops, theaters, churches, grocery store and other services. Wildlife abounds and kayaking and whalewatching tours are available.

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Enjoy adjacent beach, marina, seasonal cafĂŠ and pool from our water view rooms and suites with balconies and optional kitchens, fireplaces and jetted tubs.

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An Affordable Alternative to Costly Island Building Practices Custom Planning Service Use Our Plan or We Will Design Your Dream Home Extra Green and Leed Points Take Months Off Your Build Time Owner Builder Program Available Precision Built Excellent Customer Service Bring Your Builder or Use One of Home & Cottage Our Experienced Approved Builders Packages Call Jeff or Jeanette Creagan Office: 360-225-6547 Jeff cell: 360-609-6039 WINTON GLOBAL. We Measure Up. Jeanette cell: 360-772-5706

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he Lopez Islander is located on serene Fisherman Bay on the island's west side. From the private west-facing deck on all of our rooms, you can view a beautiful sunset.

Coming by boat? Our 60 slip marina has everything you need for a great stay on Lopez Island.

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Excellent Guest Moorage & Islander Restaurant Seafood, Steaks & Burgers • Tiki Cocktail Fun Lounge • Pool Tables Fuel • Water • Power • Ice • Propane • Dock Store • Island Golf & Tennis Lodging • New Pool • New Jacuzzi • Remodeled Bathroom/Shower Area • New Workout Facility • Large Island Grocery • Liquor Store

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Located in downtown Eastsound at the head of East Sound Bay. Within walking distance of public dock.

Orcas Island After arriving by ferry, explore Orcas Village, then tour the island and see what makes Westsound, Deer Harbor, Eastsound, Olga and Doe Bay so inviting. No trip to Orcas Island is complete without a trip through Moran State Park to the top of Mount Constitution, where there are sweeping views from the Civilian Conservation Corps tower. Also not to miss are the elegant and historic Rosario Resort & Spa, now being restored, and the Moran Mansion Museum there.

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ith enclaves of potters, earthy resorts and great camping, Orcas Island offers a fun and funky alternative to busy San Juan Island.

Outdoor diversions on the island include whale watching, biplane rides, golf, horseback riding, bike rentals and kayak tours. Topping it all is spectacular Moran State Park, with stunning vistas, trails, campsites, a swimming beach, lakes and waterfalls.

And for those who like it quiet but not totally rustic, Orcas also offers interesting shops, tempting restaurants, a summer Chamber Music Festival and even a historic hotel with all the amenities.

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browse through gift shops or charter a whale tour. From there, follow Orcas Road to Deer Harbor Road for a madrona-lined shoreline drive to West Sound and Deer Harbor. These pretty villages have marinas, boat charters, food and lodgings.

Crow Valley Road will take you toward West Beach and the island’s three working potteries.

Along the way is the nonprofit Crow Valley School Museum, an 1888 schoolhouse with authentic furnishings and memorabilia.

At the top of the horseshoeshaped island is Orcas’ only city, Eastsound. Numerous galleries and shops such as Shinola Jewelry, Woods Cove, Crow Valley Pottery Gallery, Aesthetica, Darvill’s Bookstore and Tres Fabu! offer

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tempting treasures. When you get hungry you’ll find seafood, burgers, pizza, vegetarian fare and French, Mexican and Northwest cuisine. Or, get supplies at the grocery store’s well-stocked deli or the Saturday Farmer’s Market, then have a picnic at lovely Waterfront Park.

Youngsters can catch a movie at Sea View Theater or test the world-class Buck Park skateboard park. The Funhouse Discovery Center offers hands-on exhibits, a pitching cage with speed gun, art studio, climbing wall, a gaming area and more. Call (360) 3767177 or visit www.thefunhouse. org.

Orcas Island Historical Museum, in log homestead cabins at 181 N. Beach Road, has exhibits

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Moran State Park on the area’s pioneer history. Call (360) 376-4849 or visit orcasmuseum@rockisland.com.

The Lambiel House Museum near town offers the largest private collection of works by San Juan County artists. Tours, led by Leo Lambiel himself, are available by appointment for a $10 donation. Call (360) 376-4544.

Near Moran State Park is the elegant Rosario Resort & Spa, now being lovingly restored by new owners. The resort’s Moran Mansion Museum is open Saturdays through May 29 with 4 p.m. Music Room concerts, and open daily after May 29.

Near the far end of the island is Olga, home of a trendy cafe and Orcas Island Artworks, filled with pottery, jewelry and fine art. South of Olga is Obstruction Pass Park and a great public-access beach.

Near the tip of the island is Doe Bay, with a general store on the National Register of Historic Buildings and a resort that offers cabins, yurts, yoga, vegetarian fare and clothing-optional soaking tubs and sauna.

Contact Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce at (360) 376-2273 or orcasislandchamber.com.

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The park, a 5,252-acre jewel of the state park system, includes 2,409-foot Mount Constitution — the highest point in the San Juan Islands.

Accessible by car, bike or foot, the summit offers panoramic 360-degree views of the region’s islands, mountain ranges and cities from a stone observation tower

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built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936.

Moran State Park also boasts five freshwater lakes, two boat ramps, 180 campsites, swimming, freshwater fishing, interpretive activities and 30 miles of trails.

Hikers can scale Mount Constitution or simply trek around lakes, up a creek past several waterfalls and through lodgepole pine and oldgrowth forests.

Many families enjoy packing a picnic and spending the day at the swimming area on Cascade Lake.

There’s a sandy beach, a snack shop, paddle boat rentals and a picnic shelter.

The park was named for Robert Moran, a shipbuilder and former mayor of Seattle who donated more than 2,700 acres to the state for the park. The CCC built the many stone and wood shelters and buildings during the Depression.

For camping rates and information call (888) 226-7688.

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Vineyards

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hether you prefer a subtle, dry Siegerrebe, a floral Chardonnay or a crisp, sharp cider, you can find prize-winning vintages produced on San Juan and Lopez islands.

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3136 Roche Harbor Road Friday Harbor (360) 378-9463 www.sanjuanvineyards.com San Juan Vineyards is locally owned by Yvonne Swanberg, Tim Judkins and daughter Madison.

Started in 1996, with its first vintage in 1999, the vineyards produce more than 4,000 cases of wine a year. Its Syrah, Cabernet-Merlot and Riesling have won gold medals; many of their other wines, such as Madeleine

Angevine, Siegerrebe, Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet-Merlot, Merlot and Pinot Noir, have won silver medals and other accolades. Some grapes are grown on the estate, others in the Yakima and Columbia valleys.

The scenic 33-acre grounds include a renovated 1896 school house, winery building and chapel built in 1998. The tasting and gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, depending on the season.

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The ciders, available in dry, very dry and medium sweet, have won several awards in international cider competitions in recent years.

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Since planting 6 acres of grapes in 1987, Lopez Island Vineyards has tended them with Earthfriendly practices and the operation has been certified organic by the state since 1989. The goal of the family-run business is to maintain a sustainable farm that benefits the local economy and community.

The wines crafted by Lopez winemaker Brent Charnley have won well over 100 awards. Using both estate grapes and organic grapes from Yakima Valley, the vineyard produces a variety of wines, which are distributed primarily within the local community. Varieties include Madeleine Angevine, Siegerrebe, Wave Crest White, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Malbec and raspberry wines.

The winery tasting room is open noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays in April and October 1-20; Fridays and Saturdays in May, June and September; and Wednesdays-Fridays in July and August. On Saturdays, the winery hosts a booth at the Lopez Island Farmers Market. Special event tastings are run on some Saturdays; reservations required.

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Lopez Island Lopez Island is ripe for exploring. Walk out the wind-swept sand spit at Spencer Spit State Park. Browse through the galleries and boutiques in Lopez Village. Rent a bicycle and pedal the island’s bikefriendly flat roads. Enjoy a glass of wine at Lopez Island Vineyards.

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Welcome to Lopez Island

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opez is said to be the friendliest of the islands with the inhabitants regularly waving at passers-by. Many residents make their living from farming, fishing and raising livestock.

It is the first island you come to when arriving in the San Juans by Washington State Ferries. It is one of the smaller main islands at less than 30 square miles with about 2,200 full-time residents.

Its distinction comes from being one of the flattest islands, making it ideal for bicyclists all year and the Tour de Lopez bike tour held there each April.

The island is also great for kayaking, boating, whale watching, eagle spotting, hiking, fish-

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ing and golfing.

Travelers will have no problem finding a place to stay the night with a number of inns, cottages, cabins and tent sites. And there are plenty of places to dine from Bay CafĂŠ to Galley Restaurant and Lounge.

Artist studios and galleries, restaurants and shops make up Lopez Village as well as a post office, bank, medical clinic, library and chamber of commerce.

Public restrooms, showers and picnic tables are accessible to the public near the 5-acre community center with a pavilion, performance center, children’s center and skate park.

Additional attractions include Lopez Island Vineyards, state and

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county parks, summer farmers market, Weeks Wetland Preserve, Historical Society Museum and the restored Port Stanley Schoolhouse.

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Shaw Island With only a dozen primitive campsites at the county park and one general store, Shaw Island offers a relaxed, contemplative experience. Bicyclists looking for a tranquil outing will enjoy Shaw Island’s wooded roads, especially the figure eight-shaped loop that covers most of the island. Shaw Island County Park has a sandy, inviting beach and a day-use area for picnickers on Indian Cove Road off Squaw Bay Road.

The smallest of the islands served by ferry, Shaw has only 200 residents — a fair number of them nuns — who like the quiet life.

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Golf Courses Fidalgo Island

Similk Beach Golf Course, 12518 Christiansen Road, (360) 293-3444.

Public course: 18 holes with 6,177 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.

Rated: 68.4 with a slope of 110.

Green fees: $13 to $26 weekdays, $15 to $30 weekends in the summer.

Amenities: Driving range, clubhouse, pro shop, snack bar, instruction and cart rentals.

San Juan Island

San Juan Golf and Country Club, 806 Golf Course Road in Friday Harbor, (360) 378-2254, www.sanjuangolfclub.com.

Public course: 9 holes with 3,314 yards from the longest tees for a par of 35.

Rated: 71 with a slope of 115.

Green fees: $20 to $40.

Amenities: Motorized carts, hand carts and club rentals, PGA instruction, clubhouse with full bar and grill, tennis courts.

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Orcas Island

Orcas Island Country Golf Club, 2171 Orcas Road in Eastsound, (360) 376-4400, www.orcasisland.com/golf.

Semi-public course: 18 holes with 5,803 yards from the longest tees for a par of 71.

Rated: 67.6/72.8 with a slope of 114/125.

Green fees: $17.50 to $25.

Amenities: Pro shop, rental equipment including pull and electric carts.

Lopez Island

Lopez Island Golf Course, 589 Airport Road, (360) 468-2679, www.lopezislandgolfclub.com.

Semi-public course: 9 holes with 2,711 yards from the longest tees for a par of 35.

Rated: 33 with a slope of 110, 64.2 with a slope of 98.

Green fees: $20 to $25 Monday through Thursday, $25 to $35 Friday through Sunday.

Amenities: Clubhouse, golf wear, snacks, club and cart rentals.

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Whidbey Island Big, bold and beautiful Whidbey Island has enough attractions to keep you coming back again and again. Deception Pass State Park at the north end is a spectacular spot to be outdoors on the beach or in the forest or on the water in a kayak or a tour boat. Fort Casey State Park is a must-see near Coupeville, and be sure to allow time for a coffee or meal and some shopping in that waterfront village. Farther south is Langley, with similar charms.

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Welcome to Whidbey Island

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From Anacortes, take Highway 20 south to the Deception Pass Bridge, one of the scenic wonders of the Northwest, with breathtaking views of the churning water beneath. It is part of Deception Pass State Park, which offers hiking, swimming, camping, kayaking and fishing.

Oak Harbor, the island’s largest city, is about nine miles beyond the park. It has restaurants, shops, lodging, entertainment and events such as Holland Happening in April and Whidbey

Island Race Week in July.

A few miles south of Oak Harbor is Coupeville, a quaint waterfront village with small shops, charming Victorian homes, galleries, restaurants and a museum.

Watch for annual mussel and arts festivals. Across Highway 20 from Coupeville is Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve and Fort Ebey State Park, a perfect place to fly a kite, beachcomb or picnic.

Fort Casey State Park, three miles south of Coupeville, guarded the entrance to Puget Sound during World War II. Visitors can visit its 105-year-old Admiralty Head Lighthouse, explore the fort’s maze-like interior, climb massive gun mounts and view the Olympics from high bluffs.

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stone Landing and the ferry to Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula.

About 11 miles south of Coupeville is Greenbank Farm, a 520-acre public site with historic buildings, shops, a wine store and a tasting room. Farther south is Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, home of spectacular spring blooms.

South Whidbey Island has pastoral stretches and lovely views.

Bayview Corner has a farmers market, a renovated 1924 mercantile store, trendy shops and a restaurant. Langley, an inviting waterfront village with art galleries and shops, is home to Whidbey Island Winery, which offers tastings.

At Clinton, ferries leave for Everett about every half hour.

For information, call the Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce at (360) 675-3535.

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ugged cliffs, churning waters, old-growth forest, miles of freshwater and saltwater shoreline and an exceptionally scenic bridge are among the reasons Deception Pass State Park is the most visited in the state park system.

The bridge is easily accessible on Highway 20 about 15 miles south of Anacortes, and many visitors stop only long enough to snap photos of the breathtaking views from overlooks at both ends of the bridge or on Pass Island in the middle.

Luckier visitors stay to camp, picnic, kayak, hike, swim, view tide pools, dive, fish and relax.

There are about 40 miles of trails, interpretive activities and scenic rock work dating back to the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

A statue and interpretive center at Bowman Bay honor the area’s history and the CCC. The Maiden of Deception Pass story pole on Rosario Beach depicts a story of the Samish Indian Nation, a tribe that has called the area home for thousands of years.

An observation deck overlooks the Cranberry Lake wetlands and a sand dunes interpretive trail.

The lake has a sandy swimming beach, with a snack bar, that’s popular all summer.

Deception Pass Tours offers hourly interpretive boat tours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April to October for $19-$21. Check in at the booth in the parking lot at the south end of the bridge.

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Welcome to La Conner

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History calls in La Conner, from the working waterfront to the works of famous Northwest artists. Museums are must-sees in this waterfront town.

The Museum of Northwest Art is right in the middle of things on First Street, and the Skagit County Museum and the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum are on the hill above town. This is a town to stroll. Pick up a guide at the Chamber of Commerce and explore the outdoor sculpture exhibition. Order coffee and watch the boats cruise by on Swinomish Channel.

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a Conner offers the slower pace of a gentler time.

Spend a few hours, or a few days, visiting the vibrant, historic waterfront village on the way to or from the San Juan Islands. It is home to the Museum of Northwest Art, as well as numerous art galleries and fine shops.

Founded in the 1880s, La Conner is nestled in cedar and fir forests. Just across Swinomish Channel from Fidalgo Island and the Swinomish Indian Reservation, it is about a 20-minute drive from downtown Anacortes.

The iconic Rainbow Bridge that connects the town with the reservation was built in 1957. It was painted with orange rust coating, but the residents liked the color so much that it was never given the formal gray coat.

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a dredging and diking project that made a navigable waterway through what was once called Swinomish Slough, a shallow collection of tidal sloughs, salt marshes and mud flats. The 11mile channel, completed in 1937, created La Conner’s working waterfront.

Since the 1930s and 1940s, Northwest artists have drawn inspiration from La Conner and its spectacular surroundings — the lovely tulip fields and rural scenery of Skagit Valley, and nearby forests and communities. The most famous of these artists, Guy Anderson, Kenneth Callahan, Morris Graves and Mark Tobey, created a fresh style and a regional identity known as the Northwest School.

When the Museum of Northwest Art was established in 1981,

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La Conner was deemed a natural site because of its association with these master painters. The museum has a fine representative collection of their works and by other regional artists in a variety of media, including a display of fine glass. It exhibits established Northwest artists and promising new talent, and offers workshops, tours, lectures and educational activities.

Outside the museum, carvings and metal art pop up unexpectedly, part of a rotating outdoor sculpture exhibition in the city’s public spaces.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, La Conner is also home of the Skagit County Museum and the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, which is located in a restored Victorian mansion.

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