San Juan Family

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 [...]

That book about Friday Harbor that Mike & Julia Vouri (right) wrote with the Historical Museum continues to sell well…Museum Director Kevin Loftus says you can still pick up your copy at the Museum, so drop by & get it.
The book starts with a picture of Friday Harbor from the harbor in 1883, and tells [...]