Some wonderful friends decided we needed to see Sucia Island. It is one of the world’s top boating destinations, as is evidenced by the many visitors to the island. Many visitors come by kayak. It is 2.5 miles north of Orcas Island. We took a fast boat and arrived in a […]
Turtleback Mountain has a couple of trails. This post is about the trails accessible via the south trailhead. The trek starts at about 120 feet elevation at the trailhead and climbs to 920 feet at Ship Peak. It is about 1.5 miles, one way, from the parking lot. The first […]
We were on our way out of town for a hike up Turtleback Mountain when we noticed that the tide was out, and the tombolo (Italian word for sand bar that shows up at low tide connecting an island to a bigger island or mainland) was exposed. Normally, Indian Island […]
We have visited Obstruction Pass State Park a few times, but this is the first time that we visited during low tide. An island friend had suggested it. Thank you! The puddles on Orcas’ beaches are not the same as the mud puddles we have in Nebraska. There, we might […]
One of the big events during August is the Orcas Island Fly-In, and we attended in 2015. I have to admit, though, that what really pleases me most is when I get to see the jet fighters in our skies. I know some aren’t fond of the sound nor of their purpose, but […]
A gentle breeze causes the Madrona tree to drop some of its mature blossoms. As they land on the asphalt, they make a sound a bit like rain. It is the end of April and, around the base of every Madrona tree, there is a drifting carpet of yellowish-white blossoms. For […]
Jennifer’s Review: We went whale-watching yesterday with some friends celebrating a birthday! It was our first time, and we really enjoyed it. Deer Harbor Charters is an excellent family business with knowledgeable captains and naturalists. Nate was our captain, and Trey was our funny — even humorous — naturalist guide. […]
Because of Friday Harbor’s post on their Facebook page, this is what I found today: http://www.desticam.com/ Kenmore Air also links to several webcams: http://www.islandcam.com/ At the bottom, there are links to many different area cameras.
In July, we enjoyed visits from family! We took ferry rides, played games while watching the scenery and sunsets through our windows, gaped at the view from Mt Constitution (the smoke had mostly cleared), climbed Turtleback Mountain, made food, beachcombed (and saw algae-camouflaged crabs), wandered Eastsound, visited Obstruction Pass State […]
