FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. — Suddenly, the orcas are everywhere. Their telltale fins pop up all about us—a pod of at least dozen. Our whale-watching boat, the Sea Lion, is one of a handful nearing them at a ...

The San Juan Islands are the crown jewels of the Salish Sea, a pristine Pacific Northwest archipelago beloved for its natural beauty. The views are spectacular, and there’s hardly anywhere better to ...

Anyone visiting northwestern Washington for the first time will receive a plethora of recreation recommendations, but perhaps the most essential is whale watching in the Salish Sea. The cold, ...

Under the cover of darkness, our small pod of explorers expanded into the waters of Griffin Bay in search of glow-in-the-dark marine life. Home to noctiluca scintillans, or “sea sparkles,” the waters ...

Some of the most revered islands in the United States are home to national parks, picturesque coastlines, and orca feeding grounds, according to a new report. Travel + Leisure magazine surveyed its ...

San Juan Island, located in the northwest of Washington State, is the second largest and most populous of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago situated between Washington and Canada’s Vancouver Island ...

Complete Guide to San Juan Island National Historical Park in Washington, including things to do, history, nearby lodging and ...