San Juan Islands Active and Adventure Vacations: Snow Sports, Hiking and Backpacking

The San Juan Islands, Washington (Jim Poth/courtesy, Washington State Tourism)

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The larger San Juan Islands—Orcas, San Juan, and Lopez—offer great road-biking routes. Ride to Lime Kiln Point State Park on San Juan Island to watch for whales.
Sea-kayak along the spectacular west side of San Juan Island for a relaxing outing. The best time to spot orcas, eagles, seals, porpoise, and other wildlife is early in the morning or late afternoon.
For a more intensive tour, join a guided expedition to view whales, seals, sea lions, river otters, and bald eagles. Outings are offered by dozens of sea-kayaking tour outfitters.

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	Distance (mi.)
Vancouver International Airport	45.4map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport	82.1map
Portland International Airport	205.2map

	Distance (mi.)
Rosario SPB	10.1map
Eastsound Orcas Island Airport	15.5map
Victoria International Airport	20.6map

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