A scenic ferry ride from Washington's coast leads to four peaceful islands where nature, history, and quiet beaches await ...

This park in the San Juan Islands is a haven for marine animal enthusiasts. Stop by to hike the coastal trails and keep your ...

Travel + Leisure magazine polled its readers and ranked the best islands in the continental U.S. See why these Washington ...

Designer Chad Dorsey and builder Kurt Bielawski fell in love with Washington state’s San Juan Island more than 20 years ago, in awe of the archipelago’s natural beauty. They lovingly established a ...

Set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the chilly waters of the Salish Sea, the lighthouse at Lime Kiln State Park in Friday ...

Anyone visiting northwestern Washington for the first time will receive a plethora of recreation recommendations, but perhaps the most essential is whale watching in the Salish Sea. The cold, ...

Roche Harbor rests on the quiet northwest edge of San Juan Island, where the tide catches light in shifting ribbons of gold ...

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. — Suddenly, the orcas are everywhere. Their telltale fins pop up all about us—a pod of at least dozen. Our whale-watching boat, the Sea Lion, is one of a handful nearing them at a ...

In Washington state’s San Juan Islands, a waterfront home spanning about 15 acres is asking $14.5 million. The property is owned by Ed Nigro, founder of Nevada-based GBank Financial Holdings, and his ...