Enjoy the beginning of boating season with a festive parade in Friday Harbor. The parade is open to just about any kind of seaworthy vessel, powerboats, sailboats, and human powered boats. There will be prizes for the winners in a variety of categories. The parade begins at 2:30 p.m. Free moorage at Port of Friday Harbor Sunday, May 3 for registered boats.
Best Time to See Orcas in the San Juan Islands
Winter may not be the best time to see orcas in the San Juan Islands, but this season is nothing short of astonishing and is perhaps an underappreciated time of year to visit this remarkable place. It’s quiet, peaceful, beautiful, and filled with wonder. We know, however, that so many