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5/5 Associated Press Washington transfers historic San Juan Island land by Associated Press OLYMPIA (AP) — The state Board of Natural Resources approved the transfer of 320 acres on San Juan Island to be included in the San Juan Island National Historic Park. The state land is adjacent to...Read more

Garage Sale in West Seattle and buy their treasures to support Orca Network! 100% of the proceeds go to Orca Network. 7717 California Ave. SW. Seattle WA Saturday May 8th, 9am - 3pm.Read more

Boeing Seattle agrees to restore Duwamish fish, bird habitat. Boeing Seattle will restore fish habitat along the Duwamish Waterway and pay $2 million to settle allegations that decades of airplane manufacturing helped pollute the waterway with oil and other toxic substances. By Craig Welch Seattle...Read more

It is GORGEOUS here this morning. We will be pulling away from the docks at 1:00 from now until October 2. June 12 starts our additional "Sunset Orca Whale Watching Tour" at 5:30 pm. At that time of the year it stays light until 10 PM. No official orca report YET today, but J pod of orca whales...Read more

The weather was beautiful- sunny AND warm. Unfortunately, there was a raging wind. We had to cancel our trip and the ferries were either canceled or delayed. The weather tomorrow looks much better and we are running our scheduled 1pm trip. Naturalist, Lauren SandsRead more

What a first day back on the job! This is my third season working for San Juan Safaris. At the beginning of every season I can't wait to get back out on the water. Today was my first day back on the boat and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect welcome back! We departed Friday Harbor having...Read more

Plan a visit to San Juan Island this spring for a weekend filled with farm and food activities. This first annual event will include more than 15 farms and island restaurants serving locally-grown foods. Visitors can experience everything from the farmers' market and farm tours, to cooking classes...Read more

We had a small group today. Only 3 families and it felt like a private charter. I love our small groups even when the days are gray because I can connect to everyone and give people individualized attention. One family from Seattle had two adorable and well behaved girls. We traveled north, past...Read more