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Ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island, San Juan Islands. Top 10 Things To Do in Washington!
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While you're waiting for the ferry, there is a very nice nature park nearby.
Travel time from Anacortes to Orcas is about one hour and thirty minutes.
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Orcas Island Getaway - Things To Do
An Orcas Island Getaway is the perfect escape for nature lovers. Orcas is the largest of the San Juan Islands in Washington and with scenic drives, hiking, glamping, and camping, there are many things to do on this beautiful island. Hike, bike, or drive to the summit of Mount Constitution, visit some of Moran State Park's best waterfalls, and stop by the galleries of local artists. Orcas Island is a getaway you won't soon forget!
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BEST Place to See Orcas in North America | San Juan Island, Washington
Today we will be exploring San Juan Island and we have a lot of fun things planned! We have booked a whale watching tour for the afternoon which we are so excited about! This area is known for whale watching so we have our fingers crossed...
We have an early morning as we catch the 5AM ferry from Anacortes to San Juan island. We arrive on the island just after 6AM, before the sun is even up so we head to the southern part of the island to start the day.
We go to Cattle Point Lighthouse on the very southernmost tip of the island which is a great place to catch the sunrise. We find the perfect spot overlooking the sea with the lighthouse in the foreground and the sky really puts on a show!
The sunrise alone is incredible but as we are sitting and watching, we hear an entire pod of orcas swimming right along the coast next to us. We are so surprised and delighted and we follow them along the coast for 10 minutes or so, barely able to contain our excitement.
They swim out of view so we head back to our sunrise post and watch as the sun makes its way up over the islands in the distance! After the sun comes up, we take a walk around the lighthouse and down by the coast.
We then head to the nearby American Camp. The island actually has both an American Camp in the south and an English Camp in the north which we will be visiting later in the day. Back when the ownership of the San Juan Islands were disputed between England and the United States, tensions rose between he two countries and military camps were built. After 12 peaceful years of joint occupation, the US was given title to the islands but both camps still remain on the Island.
We make one more quick stop for a walk along South Beach before heading back to Friday Harbor for our 11AM whale watching tour. We booked a 3 hour tour with Spirit of Orca Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours. It is a smaller boat which only holds 6 passengers plus our captain so we are really excited. We have NEVER been whale watching so we don't know what to expect but after the morning we have pretty high hopes!
We still have about 30 minutes before our meeting time so we grab some coffee and walk around Friday Harbor. Friday Harbor is a charming town full of galleries, shops, restaurants. As we are sitting in the harbor watching the boats, we actually get a call from our boat captain asking if we can meet a little early because he has already located the pod of orcas and he wants to get back out to them as quickly as possible.
Just when we thought the day couldn’t get any better, we now have very high hopes we will see yet another pod of orcas! We head over to the dock and wait for the boat to arrive. All 6 of us hop on the boat and our captain Ken does a quick intro before immediately heading back out to where he left the whales.
After following the pod for around an hour and a half, they cross over into Canadian waters and unfortunately we cannot follow. The tour is not over yet! We drive around the beautiful islands for another hour or so spotting all kinds of wildlife including harbor seals, several types of birds, porpoises, and even an entire island covered in exotic deer and sheep.
We make it back to Friday Harbor and after our tour, we head to Lime Kiln Point State Park. There is beautiful coastline and a lighthouse here making for stunning scenery, but the park is considered one of the best places in the world to whale watch from land. Considering we have now seen orcas twice today, we are not getting any hopes up but we go to have a picnic and enjoy the views.
Next we head a bit further norther to English Camp which to be honest was a bit more elaborate than the American Camp. Waterfront property, large trees and even a formal garden.
And finally, we make a quick stop at Roche Harbor to grab some provisions for sunset. We talk to a friendly local who recommends we go to San Juan County Park. We head to the park and post up for an amazing sunset which is the perfect way to end the day!
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Fall in Love with ORCAS Island in ONE DAY! San Juan Islands Washington - RV Travel Vlog Ep.35
If you are in Washington's San Juan Islands, a visit to Orcas island is a must! You can easily take a day trip by ferry and explore the entire island, hike the trails, see Mount Constitution (highest point in the San juans) take in some epic waterfalls and visit the charming village of Eastsound all in one day!
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4:05 Moran State Park
5:02 Mount Constitution
7:41 Cascade Waterfall Hike
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Orcas Island, Washington, USA [Amazing Places 4K]
Orcas Island is the largest and the most popular of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, Washington state. The island is famous for its natural beauty and the amazing views from Mount Constitution, Moran State Park and Turtleback mountain.
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[4K] Walk and Explore Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, WA, Eastsound, Mt. Constitution, Doe Bay
It was beautiful sunny day as we took a ferry through the San Juan Islands (Washington state) to Orcas Island. Here we explore the town of Eastsound, hiked around Moran State Park and Mt. Constitution and visited Doe Bay and Obstruction Pass.
00:00 Exploring the town of Eastsound
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16:56 Obstruction Pass State Park
What to Know Before You Go to San Juan Islands in Washington
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I visited the San Juan islands this summer and had an amazing time! In fact, I'd recommend you to visit the islands in Washington too. But before you head out, watch this video for the top tips to know before you go to San Juan islands. I'll be talking about getting to San Juan islands, what to bring to San Juan islands, the type of transportation you can expect, San Juan islands accommodations, and a little bit of history about the islands too. These islands in the northwestern Pacific Ocean are absolutely stunning and you'll see tons of bald eagles too, so make sure to take pictures!
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San Juan Islands - A road trip around San Juan Island and Orcas Island
San Juan Islands is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shore, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound and Northern Straits region. Visiting the San Juan Islands is the perfect road trip destination from Seattle to Anacortes where you ferry to Friday Harbor. The natural isolation provides a sense of peace and relaxation accompanied by pristine natural beauty. If you’re looking for a good road trip destination while in the Pacific Northwest, don’t miss the San Juan Islands. BTW, the San Juan Islands is not far from Seattle and makes a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. For more information, visit:
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Exploring Orcas Island
On days 4 and 5 of our Pacific Northwest Adventures we head out to Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands. The journey to the islands is an adventure in and of itself, as we shuttle our car in multiple ferries. When we arrive there is plenty of exploring, and hiking to do. We visit Mt Constitution with its spectacular views, explore a remote rocky beach, and chase down the perfect sunset.
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Washington Wanderers - Orcas Island Wandering
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Join us as we visit Orcas Island in this edition of Washington Wanderers!
We traveled to Orcas Island to visit with our friend and former co-worker and his family, who were vacationing and visiting family. One of them, Sky, makes a guest appearance!
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Top Things to do in San Juan Island | Friday Harbor, Washington | outdoor.ms
Today we are exploring San Juan Island, Washington and capturing its beauty. The San Juan Islands is known for their versatile hiking, quiet beaches, rugged coastline, and abundant wildlife.We start the day out taking the ferry from Anarcortes. Next Day the first destination on the island was Reuben Tarte Country Park, continued to the beautiful stretch of shore including hiking, Lime Kiln Point State Park and cattle point light house. Please comment below your thoughts! Watch the video till the end.
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Things to do in Orcas Island, Washington. TOP 17
Things to do in Orcas Island, Washington. TOP 17. List: Moran State Park, Orcas Island Historical Museum, Orcas Island Pottery, Sucia Island State Park, Mount Constitution, Turtleback Mountain, Crescent Beach, Buck Bay Shellfish Farm, Orcas Wildlife Institute for Learning and Discovery, Orcas Island Artworks, Orcas Island Farmers Market, Orcas Island Winery, Doe Bay Hot Springs, Dolphin & Whale Watching, Island Hoppin' Brewery, Judd Cove, Obstruction Pass State Park
Orcas Island in Washington State - Things to do on Orcas Island
Orcas Island is the largest island of the San Juan
Islands, an archipelago located in Washington
State. It has a population of a little over 5,000 and
attracts thousands of visitors a year. It’s about 2 hours north of Seattle or 2 hours south of Vancouver BC. You can get their by plane or ferry from Anacortes, WA.
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It’s a wonderful destination year round but the best
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through October for Orcas and through November
for Humpback whales.
Exploring Orcas Island | Things to do
The San Juan Islands are a highlight of the Pacific Northwest.
We explored Orcas Island during a weekend in September. Despite not having views at the top of Mount Constitution, the island was incredible!
We explored Mount Constitution in Moran State Park, Orcas Moon Alpaca Farm, Orcas Island Pottery, Deer Harbor Marina, and of course the beach for sunset.
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WE SAW KILLER WHALES! Washington Whale Watching With ISLAND ADVENTURES In The San Juan Islands
From Anacortes Island within the San Juan Islands, we enjoyed a Whale Watching Tour with Island Adventures on August 25th, 2021. Get ready for great views, a well-rounded tour, and hopefully plenty of wildlife.
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Orcas Island, WA
Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, which are in the northwestern corner of San Juan County, Washington.
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Rosario Resort on Orcas Island, Washington, USA
This beautiful mansion at Rosario Resort has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. It was built in 1906 by Robert Moran, a former shipbuilder and a two-term mayor of Seattle. It is now open to the public, a popular venue for picture-perfect outdoor and indoor weddings.