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AlaskaThe Best of Alaska Anchorage is the gateway to Alaska adventure.
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Kitsap Peninsula Kitsap Peninsula Kitsap Peninsula
Puget SoundThe Kitsap Peninsula is for those who are drawn to the sea. Located in the heart of Puget Sound, the Peninsula is surrounded by over 300 miles of shoreline and is situated between the dramatic mountain Olympic and Cascade mountains ranges of Washington.
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Grays Harbor Grays Harbor Grays Harbor
WesternSpend time for part of the day relaxing near the inspiring Pacific Ocean, then, if the mood strikes you, you could find yourself in a lush rain forest one hour later. Although water is a big part of Grays Harbor, there are still beautiful land-based places to visit and enjoy.
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Oregon's Mt Hood Territory Oregon's Mt Hood Territory Oregon's Mt Hood Territory
Northern OregonFrom majestic Mount Hood to the green and sprawling Willamette Valley, Oregon's Mount Hood Territory is a place to be explored. Enjoy conquering historic hiking trails or take on Mount Hood on skis for an experience not soon to be forgotten.
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Olympic Peninsula Olympic Peninsula Olympic Peninsula
Northwestern WashingtonIf over 60 miles of pristine wilderness coastline sounds appealing to you, the Olympic Peninsula is the place to be. Several untouched beaches provide scenery which makes a perfect setting for a romantic stroll or a reflective solitary walk along the shore.
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Bellingham Whatcom County Bellingham Whatcom County Bellingham Whatcom County
Canadian BorderWe offer a break from the ordinary. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, charming villages and water adventures like whale watching – Bellingham Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington state. Visit our website to plan your trip.
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San Juan Islands, Washington Travel Guide

Complete Vacation, Recreation and Tourism Information

Low tide in the San Juan Islands leaves 786 islands dry; few of that number are named and fewer still inhabited, a fact that contributes to their edge-of-the-world sort of appeal. Whales spouting offshore, orca-sightings and beautiful seascapes keep the area flush with visitors during the summer months, who paddle (and sail) around protected inlets, islets rock promontories, or peddle picturesque island trails. San Juan Island, Orcas Island, and Lopez Island have the largest year-round populations and can be readily reached by ferry from the town of Anacortes, which perches on the Puget Sound north of Seattle. 

Outdoors enthusiasts will find no shortage of exploratory options on hand, from independent kayak excursions to guided wildlife viewing tours, multi-day cruises to whale-watching day-trips. And then, of course, there is the Washington ferry system, which bills itself out as the state's number one tourist attraction; with whales and orcas visible from deck on a clear day, even  your trip out and back can be a sort of sight-seeing adventure. Once on land, the best way to get around is on foot, by bicycle or by moped, the latter two available for rent locally (the former you'll have to bring yourself).

San Juan Island is the largest of the populated big three. The ferry docks in Friday Harbor, a pleasant city in which to enjoy a leisurely wander and a glimpse of local galleries. Anglers can book charter fishing trips out of the marina while divers will find that these chilly seas offer some of the best cold-water diving in the world. Get a feel for the coast before taking the plunge with a multi-day kayaking trip.

Orcas Island is home to Mount Constitution, the high spot in the islands. Workout your legs peddling to the top, then cool down with a stop at Cascade Falls. Finish off the day with a dose of history at the Orcas Island Historical Museum and pitch a tent in Moran State Park once you've exhausted the limits of island roads and daylight attractions.

Grab a bike and join the throng of happy peddlers riding the circuit around Lopez Island, the other major inhabited land-mass in the area. A good 30-minute ride, this won't do much to prepare you for the Tour de France but you will be rewarded with pleasant countryside scenery and friendly locals. Bring your tent along if you're hankering for a night under the stars. Like the other islands, the campsites on Lopez Island fill up quickly in summer, so stake your reservation in advance.

The San Juan Islands are northwest of Seattle, an hour by ferry from Anacortes.


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Visit Anchorage Visit Anchorage Visit Anchorage
AlaskaThe Best of Alaska Anchorage is the gateway to Alaska adventure.
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Kitsap Peninsula Kitsap Peninsula Kitsap Peninsula
Puget SoundThe Kitsap Peninsula is for those who are drawn to the sea. Located in the heart of Puget Sound, the Peninsula is surrounded by over 300 miles of shoreline and is situated between the dramatic mountain Olympic and Cascade mountains ranges of Washington.
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Grays Harbor Grays Harbor Grays Harbor
WesternSpend time for part of the day relaxing near the inspiring Pacific Ocean, then, if the mood strikes you, you could find yourself in a lush rain forest one hour later. Although water is a big part of Grays Harbor, there are still beautiful land-based places to visit and enjoy.
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Oregon's Mt Hood Territory Oregon's Mt Hood Territory Oregon's Mt Hood Territory
Northern OregonFrom majestic Mount Hood to the green and sprawling Willamette Valley, Oregon's Mount Hood Territory is a place to be explored. Enjoy conquering historic hiking trails or take on Mount Hood on skis for an experience not soon to be forgotten.
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Olympic Peninsula Olympic Peninsula Olympic Peninsula
Northwestern WashingtonIf over 60 miles of pristine wilderness coastline sounds appealing to you, the Olympic Peninsula is the place to be. Several untouched beaches provide scenery which makes a perfect setting for a romantic stroll or a reflective solitary walk along the shore.
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Bellingham Whatcom County Bellingham Whatcom County Bellingham Whatcom County
Canadian BorderWe offer a break from the ordinary. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, charming villages and water adventures like whale watching – Bellingham Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington state. Visit our website to plan your trip.
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