Tag Archives: San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Turn Island – A Washington State Marine Park

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Deb Garland

Boat camping in the San Juan Islands is a lot of fun! Toss a tent, sleeping bag, and cooking gear ashore and sleep under the stars beside the sea. Sound idyllic? It is—especially after sailing, paddling, or kayaking to your … Continue reading →

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Clark & Barnes – Islands at the Edge

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Deb Garland

Sailing to the outer San Juan Islands can be a delightful experience. Destination islands that are often passed over by those who ride the Washington State ferries or boaters who prefer the amenities of mooring at marinas where there are … Continue reading →

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Spieden Island or Safari Island?

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Deb Garland

Exotic big game animals and birds in the American San Juan Islands of Washington State? Visitors passing Spieden Island on a Washington State ferry on their way to Sidney, British Columbia, Canada from Anacortes or travelling by private boat are … Continue reading →

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Tranquil Blakely Island

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Deb Garland

Steep hills, forested with evergreens, surround two pristine lakes, Horseshoe Lake and Spencer Lake, nestled in the middle of this private island. Its residents, many of them pilots or skippers, enjoy the convenience of electricity, a general store, a restaurant, … Continue reading →

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