A list of the best places to picnic on Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and San Juan Island.

A list of the best places to picnic on Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and San Juan Island.

A publication from the University of Washington all about the geology of the San Juan Islands. Very informative.

An hour-long walking tour through the historic village of Olga . Starting and ending at the Olga Café and Gallery participants learn about the geology of Orcas Island, Native American history on the island, and the first European settlers in the village. Held every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. $5 admission.

This interview with Museum curator Mickey Ryan highlights the exhibits Of the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Highlights include walk through cabins and post office, listening to the oral history project, and discovering the Ice Age fossils of an Ancient Bison, a Short Faced Bear, and the magnificent Giant Clawed Sloth.

Several Interesting Facts about the San Juan Islands that even locals would be surprised to know.

Moran State Park is located on Orcas Island and offers camping, freshwater swimming, old-growth Forest hiking, trout fishing, wildlife watching, scenic driving, challenging biking, and much more.

This stone observation tower was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936.

Make sure you have extra space available on your digital camera for some photos of the spectacular view from atop of Mount Constitution. If your time on Orcas Island is limited you might want to drive to the top but if you have more time I suggest riding your bike or taking a hike. Make sure you choose a clear day to go up there otherwise you will be in the middle of the clouds. The drive up through Moran State Park is half the fun.

The Orcas Island Historical Museum is unique in being the only object-based, interpretive heritage facility for the island, with a permanent collection comprised of approximately 6000 objects, paper documents and photographs.

Visit Orcas Island's historic Rosario Resort Museum.

A list of the best places to picnic on Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and San Juan Island.

Year-round sea kayaking courses from Orcas Island.

Artistic workshops available include cement sculpture, maskmaking, lantern making, portrait drawing, mixed media and others are held year-round..

The works of art shown here were produced by the artists of the San Juan Islands. Just click on an image to see more from an artist.

Year-round concerts, plays, children’s activities, musicals, dances, art exhibits, and special events. The island’s cultural heart.

Enroll in a class or workshop and learn about arts, ceramic sculpture, drawing, pastels, glass sculpture, glass blowing ,botanical painting, watercolors, basic bronze foundry art casting, bead making, lampwork , jewelry making, general metalsmithing, T'ai Chi Ch'uan classes, or a Marine naturalists training program.

Orcas Islands Funhouse is a discovery center featuring multiple hands-on exhibits for children of all ages.

A list of the best places to picnic on Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and San Juan Island.

4th of July highlights include small town atmosphere, parades, salmon bbqs, car shows, live music, and fireworks!

The Orcas Center features year-round concerts, plays, children’s activities, musicals, dances, art exhibits, and special events. The island’s cultural heart.

Visit the Orcas Island's Funhouse to view a weekly outdoor movie showing.

Celebrate the world’s most beloved music, including a tribute to J.S. Bach. Performaces by internationally renowned musicians.

Join the art show and view locally made metalwork, hand-blown glass, Asian carved stone. Paintings, vintage botanical prints and fountains.

Browse photos and details of kids, family, and teenagers activities available on Orcas Island... include summer camps, skate parks, swimming, beaches, and more.

A list of the best places to picnic on Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and San Juan Island.

Find out which companies can safely take you and your family on a sea kayaking tour on Orcas Island.

The whole family is sure to have fun with all of the activities Cascade Lake has to offer. Camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, cliff jumping, suntanning and barbecuing to name a few.

Moran State Park is located on Orcas Island and offers camping, freshwater swimming, old-growth Forest hiking, trout fishing, wildlife watching, scenic driving, challenging biking, and much more.

Year-round concerts, plays, children’s activities, musicals, dances, art exhibits, and special events. The island’s cultural heart.

Visit the Orcas Island's Funhouse to view a weekly outdoor movie showing.

Orcas Islands Funhouse is a discovery center featuring multiple hands-on exhibits for children of all ages.