As June draws to a close on San Juan Island, summer continues to pick up speed. Last week brought some sunny weather to the island and live music at The Doctor’s Office (a coffee shop—not an actual medical center), the Rumor Mill, and the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Cask & Schooner, a restaurant and pub in town, celebrated its grand re-opening after a multi-year hiatus, and downtown Friday Harbor was abuzz this weekend with visitors who’d come over on the ferry. We here at Outdoor Odysseys are just as excited as the visitors that the season has begun. This Saturday…
Island Visitors
Article about San Juan wildlife from the Seattle Times, brought to you by the folks at Outdoor Odysseys Kayak Tours.
A Day with the Whales: An Interview with an Outdoor Odysseys Guide
This afternoon I sat down with second-year guide Will Bingaman to talk with him about a trip he led earlier this week. Like most of our one-day trips at Outdoor Odysseys, the trip launched from San Juan County Park on the west side of the island, went south to Deadman’s Bay where the group stopped for lunch, and back north to the county park. Will met his four guests at the Friday Harbor ferry terminal on the morning of the trip. Two were from Australia, two from Chicago, and all had been sea kayaking before, though never in the San Juan Islands.
Southern Resident Orca Whales
The Orca, also known as the “killer whale”, is the largest species of the oceanic dolphin family (Family Delphinidae). This toothed predator is one of the most widely distributed sea mammals on earth, and can be found in all of the world’s oceans. Fortunately, Outdoor Odysseys offers eco-friendly kayak tours in one of the world’s best orca whale watching areas
San Juan Islands Wildlife and Marine Mammals
The inland waters of Washington are one of the richest marine environment in the world. It has been heralded as the second most amazing place to scuba dive in the world….second only because of the chilly 48 degree waters!
Stuart Island Apple Pear Crisp
One of the northernmost islands we paddle on our tours, Stuart Island is only accessible by boat. The island boasts numerous rocky, forested coves and inlets, sweeping views and numerous bald eagle nests. We use our trusty Dutch oven to bake this delicious dessert but you may also use your oven at home. Fruit 8 apples, unpeeled, cored & sliced 3 ripe pears, sliced and cored brown sugar (or maple syrup) 2 t. of vanilla cinnamon and nutmeg to taste Crisp Topping 2 C. flour 1 stick butter 2 C. oatmeal 1/2 C packed brown sugar (or maple syrup) Cream…