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Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
08/30/2014
A sunset from Fox Point.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
08/30/2014
Fox Cove viewed from Fox Point.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
08/30/2014
Boats in Fox Cove.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
08/31/2014
A view into Echo Bay from the hiking trail on Sucia Island.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
08/31/2014
Leaving Sucia Island for Matia Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
07/19/2015
The sun sets over the Patos Island Lighthouse.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
07/19/2015
Matia Island offers kayakers a nice place to take a break before heading to Patos Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
07/19/2015
Paddlers can expect to see a wide variety of wildlife as well as views of Mount Baker throughout the paddle to Patos Island.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/25/2014
A kayaker crosses from Orcas Island to Sucia Island at dusk.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/03/2013
View from Eastsound to Fishing Bay and Indian Island.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/07/2013
The view from the summit of Mount Constitution.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/06/2015
Lush surroundings along the way to Mount Constitution on the Cold Springs Trail.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/01/2014
Spring Bay on Orcas Island.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/09/2015
Olga beach and pier.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/09/2015
View to Olga from the pier.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/02/2014
The beach at Cascade Bay.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/25/2014
Seals on the rocks along the Obstruction Island paddle.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/13/2014
A kayaker at camp on Blind Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/13/2014
A curious seal investigates campers at Blind Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/10/2014
A sailboat heads toward Stuart Island as seen from Posey Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/10/2014
Guidebooks and current charts are helpful for navigating the tricky currents around the San Juan Islands.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/10/2014
One of the campgrounds at Posey Island.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/04/2013
A view of the water from the town of Friday Harbor.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/04/2013
Jellyfish in the water in Friday Harbor.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/11/2014
Seals rest on one of the small rocks near Cactus Island on the southern side of Johns Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/11/2014
Totem poles along the coast of Johns Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/08/2014
Kayakers explore the shores along Turn Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/12/2014
A gray whale flips its tail out of the water near Turn Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/08/2014
One of the camps on Turn Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/13/2014
Houses near Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/10/2014
The crossing to Stuart Island is notorious for fast currents near Spieden Island and big water on stormy days.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/10/2014
Turn Point Lighthouse is a great day hike from either Reid or Provost Harbor.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
09/06/2013
An orca and a fishing vessel with an Olympic Mountain Range backdrop.
Matthew Williams
Photo Date:
10/07/2014
Harlequin ducks along the southern end of Lopez Island.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/06/2016
Sunset on the north beach of San Juan County Day Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/06/2016
Sunset over Low Island, a wildlife refuge just offshore from San Juan County Day Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/06/2016
North beach swimming area in San Juan County Day Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
06/06/2016
The clear waters of the north beach area in San Juan County Day Park.
Shane Kucera