Tag Archives: Johns Island

Double Island – Exploring the Central San Juan Islands (Part 4)

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Deb Garland

Many people visit Orcas Island’s popular destinations of East Sound and Deer Harbor in the San Juan Islands, often overlooking the tranquility found in West Sound. One of the benefits we’ve experienced anchoring in the cove northwest of Double Island … Continue reading →

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Sentinel Island – The Last Island Homestead

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Deb Garland

We motored our sailboat northwest toward the narrow channel between Sentinel and Spieden islands, hoping to spot a few of the exotic animals grazing on the golden grass of the latter island before sunset. Suddenly, we realized we were losing power and our … Continue reading →

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Johns Island – Home of Camp Nor’wester

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Deb Garland

We sped across Spieden Channel from Roche Harbor in our inflatable, eager to hike the trail to Turn Point Lighthouse on Stuart Island. Warm sunshine and calm wind beckoned us across the smooth water. Above the roar of the Suzuki … Continue reading →

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