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Camp at Moran State Park
Moran State Park, Washington
Moran State Park is an true gem within the beautiful San Juan Islands. The park takes up a large portion of the East side of Orcas Island, the largest of all the San Juans. There are multiple campgrounds within the park along the shores of Cascade Lake and Mountain Lake. For the most relaxing experience, I recommend the South End sites on Cascade Lake, or any of the sites on Mounatain Lake as t...
Hike to the Mount Constitution Summit
Olga, Washington
5.0
7 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
This 7 mile round-trip hike takes you to the mountain's summit. From here you'll be able to take in an amazing view.
During the hike, you'll head around the left side of Mountain Lake, and then continue on to Twin Lakes, before starting your jaunt to the top of Mt. Constitution. The hike around the lakes (stay to the left of Twin Lakes) is more of an easy stroll. Once you hit the trail to head...
Go Whale Watching from Rosario Harbor
Eastsound, Washington
No visit to the San Juan Islands is complete without taking a whale watching tour and Rosario Harbor on Orcas Island is uniquely situation to allow for trips east into the Rosario Straight, south into Lopez Sound, or west into the Haro Straight. Such flexibility is useful when on the looking for fast and far migrating cetaceans like orcas and humpback whales.
Check ahead with local operators on...
Sunrise Rock Trail
Olga, Washington
1.24 mi
/ 197 ft gain
Sunrise Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Olga, Washington.
Hike the Highlands Trail
Olga, Washington
1.5 mi
/ 200 ft gain
Obstruction Pass State Park is something of a hidden gem on Orcas Island given that its nearby neighbor, Moran State Park, gets most of the tourist attention. What this means is that you can find solitude and quiet, *and* make a visit to the only publicly owned beach on the island.
There are several interconnected trails in the park (including Sound View) and the Highlands Trail takes you acros...
Hike the Sound View Trail
Olga, Washington
0.4 mi
/ 50 ft gain
Obstruction Pass State Park is something of a hidden gem on Orcas Island given that its nearby neighbor, Moran State Park, gets most of the tourist attention. What this means is that you can find solitude and quiet, *and* make a visit to the only publicly owned beach on the island.
There are several interconnected trails in the part but Sound View Trail is the only one that leads to an epic vie...
Kayaking at Point Doughty State Park
Eastsound, Washington
The easiest way to explore this area is through Outer Island Excursions, which offers a 3-hour kayaking tour from Smuggler’s Villa Resort on Orcas Island (they also offer various tours of the surrounding islands).The tour begins with a paddle down the North Shore of Orcas Island to Point Doughty State Park. During the paddle to the park, you will have a great opportunity to see harbor seals, ba...
Camp at Obstruction Pass State Park
Olga, Washington
5.0
The nine primitive campsites and one Cascadia Marine Trail campsite of Obstruction Pass State Park are the only first come, first serve campsites available on Orcas Island. The campsites themselves overlook a fantastic (and accessible beach) and Obstruction Pass itself.
There are four composting toilets, two in the campground, two at the trailhead), and you must pack in your own water as there ...
Boat Camp at Blakely Island
Blakely Island, Washington
From Washington Park in Anacortes, Washington we launched our 19' Beachcraft with a deep hull into Puget Sound on a beautiful blue sky morning. The weather and water was favorable for an overnight adventure to Blakely Island!
We made our way across Rosario Straight and toward James Island (20 minutes of boating), where we made our first stop for a short hike. The views of Mt. Baker and the No...
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Mount Vernon, Washington
Getaway Skagit Valley
A Handcrafted Hideaway
Our tiny cabins are designed to suit all kinds of travelers, from couples to families to pups. 36 cabins.
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From $129 / night
Deming, Washington
Douglas Fir Campground
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Situated on the banks of North Fork Nooksack River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Douglas Fir Campground offers stunni...
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