Laura Saccio

November 27, 2017

Hi Mt Baker! You are gorgeous and we love you!

Laura Saccio

November 27, 2017

Hi Mt Baker! You are gorgeous and we love you!

Mt Baker is a familiar backdrop to many San Juan Island vistas. Located 31 miles east of Bellingham, it is the youngest active glaciated volcano and third highest mountain in Washington State

Laura Saccio

November 20, 2017

Top 10 Things to do for free on San Juan Island

Laura Saccio

November 20, 2017

Top 10 Things to do for free on San Juan Island

Having deeply meaningful experiences and building memories of a lifetime doesn’t have to cost a dime, especially when you are surrounded by natural beauty, lush farmland, and breathtaking beaches.

Laura Saccio

November 13, 2017

10 Great Reasons to visit San Juan Island in December

Laura Saccio

November 13, 2017

10 Great Reasons to visit San Juan Island in December

The Holiday Season can be a stressful affair. You either have too many family things planned or not enough. Emotions are heightened, money is tight and it is cold and gray outside. That alone is reason enough to take a little self-care break, a weekend getaway to a small, sunny island

Laura Saccio

October 30, 2017

Good Morning from San Juan Island

Laura Saccio

October 30, 2017

Sunrise over Turn Point Island State Marine Park. Turn Island, just a quick paddle from Friday Harbor, is so close to San Juan Island, that it was initially thought to be part of the larger island.

Laura Saccio

October 23, 2017

How to Plan a Romantic Weekend Getaway to San Juan Island

Laura Saccio

October 23, 2017

How to Plan a Romantic Weekend Getaway to San Juan Island

Maybe you are new to each other and have never travelled together before. Maybe you are that married couple, who sometimes, without meaning to, wears pretty much the same outfit.

Laura Saccio

October 16, 2017

San Juan Island on a Shoestring Budget

Laura Saccio

October 16, 2017

A quick Winter escape from rainy Seattle or a long off-season Island vacations can be quite affordable if you are smart and know how to save.

Laura Saccio

October 9, 2017

San Juan Island's First People

Laura Saccio

October 9, 2017

Native Americans were eventually forced or nudged off San Juan Island. It remains to be a strong point of origin for the tribes to this day. The Annual Tribal Canoe Journey, now in its 27th year, commemorates Native American roots along the ancestral marine highway.

Laura Saccio

October 2, 2017

Good Night from the Whale Watch Park

Laura Saccio

October 2, 2017

Lime Kiln State Park, known as the Whale Watch Park, on San Juan Island’s West Side is one of the best spot to see Orcas from land in the world. Whales often swim by twice per day during the Summer months.

Laura Saccio

September 25, 2017

The Arts on San Juan Island

Laura Saccio

September 25, 2017

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ― Pablo Picasso

Laura Saccio

September 18, 2017

San Juan Island Things to do in the Fall

Laura Saccio

September 18, 2017

San Juan Island has a marvelous Fall season. The days are warm and sunny, thanks to the Olympic Rain Shadow. Seasonal restaurants and tour operators are still open for business. Beaches and attractions aren’t crowded anymore and the island celebrates the end of Summer with harvest festivals, parades and art shows. Wondering what to do in the Fall? Find some beautiful ideas in this lovely blog from a frequent island visitor My Favorite Spots to Visit San Juan Island in the Fall…