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Of the three islands with accommodations, Lopez is the least developed. Although it is less spectacular than Orcas or San Juan, it is flatter, which makes it popular with bicyclists who often prefer easy grades to stunning panoramas. Lopez maintains more of its agricultural roots than either of the two previously mentioned islands, and likewise has fewer activities for tourists. If you just want to get away from it all and hole up with a good book for a few days, Lopez may be the place for you.

Doing the Lopez Wave -- Want to feel like a Lopez Island native? As you drive the island, give passing cars a quick wave of the hand. Among the friendly residents of this island, the drivers' greeting is so commonplace that it has come to be known as the Lopez Wave.

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