San Juan Family

Are you looking for Edible Wild Plants in the San Juan Islands? A few years ago, when we lived in Seattle, I became completely enthralled with edible wild plants. I borrowed a book from the library that was about ten inches thick. “Native American Ethnobotany” discussed not only the edible wild plants, but also their [...]

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 [...]

I suspect that no one would be offended if I were to say that I believe our culture suffers terribly from not spending enough time outside, in nature.  The good folks at Project Nature Connect would agree. Their website synopsis states; HELP YOUR NATURAL LIFE-SPIRIT AND WISDOM REVERSE THE DESTRUCTIVE PARTS OF OUR SOCIALIZATION IN [...]

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 [...]