Sucia Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington. (ThinkStock/Karl Weatherly)
What to do in San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands, located in the Pacific Northwest and a part of the state of Washington, are the United States’ portion of what’s known as the San Juan Archipelago (Canada’s share are called the Gulf Islands). Of the many islands only 15 are accessible by public ferry, six on the American side. The Washington State Ferries system takes vehicles and passengers from Anacortes, Washington to four of the six inhabited U.S. islands: Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, and San Juan. Private, seasonal, passenger-only ferries travel to more islands.
The San Juan Islands are geographically diverse: a blend of peaceful and treacherous waters, sandy and rocky beaches, mountains and valleys, forests, farmlands, and towns. The weather is mild: the winters can be cold and windy but it rarely snows, the summertime highs are around 70...
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- im going to Seattle Sept. 18th thru 23rd. Can I take a Ferry to the Islands and where can...
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im going to Seattle Sept. 18th thru 23rd. Can I take a Ferry to the Islands and where can I get the Ferry?
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