Spring is an especially good time to go visit one of the many gems of the San Juan Islands - the Yellow Island Preserve! Although the 11-acre island preserve can be visited year round, spring is when the island at is most glorious, carpeted with an array of colorful wildflowers. Truly a dream comes true for professional and aspiring photographer’s and artist’s alike! Before the arrival of Europeans, the island was used by the indigenous population for harvesting plant foods such as … [Read more...]
June is a great month for sailing the Washington San Juan Islands!
Want in on a little secret? June is arguably the best month for your sailing adventure in the San Juan Islands. Why? Statistically, the average winds in June are around 7 knots, making for pleasant sailing conditions. You'll find the temperate climate most comfortable, with daytime temperatures averaging around 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degree Celsius). Located in the Salish Sea where they lie in a rain shadow, the San Juans are blessed with around 250 days of sunshine annually. Moist … [Read more...]
The best time of year for the savvy vacationer is the spring ‘shoulder season’
The savviest of travelers have a simple strategy for making the most of their precious vacation time: Use the shoulder season. They know that the best holidays are found in the magical time when crowds are thin, prices are lower and temperatures are less than sweltering. In the Pacific Northwest, the spring shoulder season occurs during May and June, after winter has receded and before the schools release their wandering herds. Note: Gray whales migrate through the area during spring … [Read more...]
