San Juan Family

Homeschoolers in the San Juan Islands gives families time to explore the fantastic State parks in the region.  Park ranger turned homeschooling dad, Jon Merryman, keeps a website for indexing his family’s experiences at all of the State parks.  Apparently they have a Junior Ranger badge program, and his kids have been to several state [...]

This one was particularly interesting to me, as I’d always been fascinated with the act of making concrete. I was as pleased as any geek-mom could be when I saw that they had an entire park named after  a Lime Kiln.  It was all so beautiful, I really forgot to visit the kiln area.  We [...]

Lopez Island is often referred to as the friendliest island in the San Juans.  Columnist Susan Lynne Hamilton recommends that readers visit Lopez Village for shopping and specifically names the Just Heavenly Fudge Factory.  I know I’m sold already.  She also makes mention of the Lopez Island Historical Museum, which apparently has large boats out [...]

If you plan to visit Orcas Island as a family, you’ll enjoy reading the article Family Travel to Orcas Island, by Susan Lynne Hamilton.  She discusses the varied terrain of orcas island and gives tips for kayaking, hiking, whale watching, ferry rides to Sidney, visiting Moran State park, Mt Constitution, and Rosario Resort.   She speaks [...]

If you plan to visit San Juan Island with children, you’ll enjoy reading the article Family Travel to San Juan Island by Susan Lynne Hamilton.  She discusses the Friday harbor Whale Museum, and gives visitors tips for visiting Roche Harbor, renting kayaks, whale watching, riding the ferry, shopping for souvenirs, and finding nice beaches off [...]