San Juan Islands

Published by The Journal of the San Juan Islands and The Islands Sounder

201112

Your guide to the best activities, dining & shopping in the San Juan Islands

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Welcome to the San JuansBy Colleen Smith Armstrong

A ! er you walk or drive onto the ferry from Anacortes, watch the mainland fade into the distance. Relax and relish the scenery around you. " e ferry serves the four major islands San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw but smaller, outer islands are accessible by chartered boats, kayaks, and planes.

" e San Juans are known for their small-town charm, but they also o# er the best in outdoor recreation, world-class musi-cal performances, incredible local art, live theatre, delectable food, and fun for kids of all ages. National Geographic Traveler magazine named the San Juan Islands on its list of top 10 best vacations spots for summer 2011.

Hike to a mountain summit and take in a 360-degree view of the San Juans and Canadas Gulf Islands. Relax on a sunny beach and watch eagles soar and orcas play. Shop in a quaint

island village. Go boating, ) shing, gol) ng in one day, if you so wish. Experience the taste of the islands. In addition to Northwest cuisine, o! en based on locally grown, organic ingredients, the * avors of the world can be found in the islands. " ere are around 80 working farms and many of them o# er tours. Youll ) nd the fruits of their labors at farmers markets on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan.

Summertime in the San Juans is unique. But check us out in the wintertime, too. Village winter gatherings, community dances, supper clubs, and special winter hotel packages are some of the reasons to come back and visit us again.

Check out the chamber of commerce Web sites for informa-tion about the San Juans all year long.

San Juan Island: www.sanjuanisland.org, 360-378-5240.Orcas Island: www.orcasislandchamber.com, 360-376-2273Lopez Island: www.lopezisland.com, 360-468-4664Shaw Island: www.shawislanders.org

Inside SpringtideOrcas Island .................................. 6

Lopez Island ................................. 11

San Juan Island ............................ 13

Anacortes .................................... 19

Arts & Entertainment ................... 25

Biking ......................................... 26

Camping ...................................... 27

Farmers Markets & Vineyards ........ 28

Gol! ng ........................................ 30

Hiking ......................................... 31

Kayaking ..................................... 32

Kids Activities .............................. 34

Museums & Heritage Sites ............ 35

Other things to do: Shaw, Birding, Diving .... 36

Whales & Wildlife ........................ 37

Calendar of Events ......................... 39

Springtide 2011/12

Published annually by ! e Journal of the San Juan Islands and ! e Islands SounderPublisher: Elyse Van den Bosch

Editor: Colleen Smith ArmstrongContributing Writers: Cali Bagby, Jane Fox, Meredith M. Gri" th, Colleen Smith Armstrong, and Scott Rasmussen.Advertising: Cathi Brewer, Julie Corey, Howard Schonberger, and Elyse Van den Bosch.

Production Artists: Desiree Bridgmon, Jim SullivanCover & Magazine Design: Colleen Smith ArmstrongCover Photos: File photos. For a story on the updated NOAA boating regulations for whales, see page 37-38.

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Orcas IslandThe Emerald Isle

By Meredith M. Gri! th

Orcas Island o! ers a wide expanse of pastoral beauty, its rocky shorelines sloping up to loamy farmland, rising upwards again to form rocky peaks. " e islands 56.9 square miles are dotted with small hamlets o! ering world-class restaurants, boutique shopping, activity tours and sundries. Scattered among the trees and along the shores are a variety of quaint and lovely bed and breakfasts and hotels.

West Sound and sunny Deer Harbor are on the southwest-ern prong of Orcas Island. West Sound features a cafe, a public dock and a marina where & oat planes disembark. " e small hamlet of Deer Harbor has lodging, a restaurant, and two mari-nas o! ering kayak, boat and whale watching tours.

" e Orcas ferry landing hosts accommodations, restaurants, a gourmet grocery and deli, post o' ce, a few small shops, a public dock, boat rentals, whale watching, water taxi, car and moped rentals, and a taxi and shuttle service. To the east lies a woodsy residential area along Killebrew Lake Road; to the northwest, Orcas Road winds through grassy meadows toward the islands center, Eastsound.

Eastsound is home to an array of charming shops, restau-rants and specialty boutiques. Youll ( nd a public library, a historical museum, grocery stores, a pharmacy, restaurants and more. Along its north and south shorelines are three public parks, and Buck Park has a playground and soccer ( elds. Orcas

Center hosts a lively variety of musical, theatre and artistic of-ferings.

Southeast of Eastsound, Olga Road leads to 5,200-acre Moran State Park. Drive, hike or cycle to the top of 2,400-foot Mount Constitution, where you can take in breathtak-ing 360-degree views of the outlying islands and the Cascade Mountain range. Trails provide easy walks or rigorous, hilly climbs. A- erward, you might enjoy picnicking at Cascade Lakes sun-warmed swimming area, playground and picnic tables with barbecues.

Beyond the park lies Olga, with its eclectic art co-op and res-taurant; past it youll ( nd secluded Obstruction Pass state park, with hike-in campgrounds along a lovely pebbled beach. Point Lawrence Road leads to the hamlet of Doe Bay, with a historic resort, sundries shop and clothing optional hot tub.

For more information and maps of Orcas Island, call 360-376-2273, write the Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 252, Eastsound, WA 98245, or visit www.orcasislandchamber.com/.

Where to ! nd it on OrcasAnimal Shelter

Orcas Animal Shelter, 84A Hope Lane, Eastsound, 360-376-6777.

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Island Market, Eastsound, 360-376-6000.

Islanders Bank, Eastsound, 360-376-2265.

Key Bank, Eastsound, 360-376-2211.

Orcas Village Store, Ferry Landing, 360-376-8860.

Rays Pharmacy, East-sound, 360-376-2230.

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Deer Harbor Marina, Deer Harbor, 360-376-3037.

Village Stop, Eastsound, 360-376-2093.

West Beach Resort, West Beach, 360-376-2240.Dentists

Steven H. Bailey, DMD, 83 Mount Baker Road, 360-376-2656

Brenda Ivans, DMD, North Beach Road, 360-376-4774

Michael Triplett, DDS, 445 Madrona St., 360-376-4301Ferry Information

Washington State Ferries: 511 in state; 360-376-6253 at Orcas Landing; 888-808-7977 elsewhere; www.wsdot/wa.gov/ferriesGroceries

Cascade Bay Grill and Dockside General Store, Ro-sario, 360-376-2222.

Island Market, Eastsound, 360-376-6000.

Orcas Homegrown, East-sound, 360-376-2009.

Orcas Village Store, Ferry Landing, 360-376-8860.Laundry

Cascade Bay Grill and Dockside General Store, Ro-sario, 360-376-2222.

Country Corner, Terrill Beach and Crescent roads, 360-376-6900.Medical

Orcas Family Health Cen-ter, 1286 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, 360-376-7778.

Orcas Island Family Medicine, 33 Urner St., Suite 5, Eastsound, 360-376-4949.

Orcas Medical Center, 1269 Mount Baker Road, East-sound, 360-376-2561.

Emergency 911 (for medi-cal, + re, police protection).Pharmacy

Rays Pharmacy, East-sound, 360-376-2230.

Post O! ces Deer Harbor, 360-376-

2548. Eastsound, 360-376-4121. Olga, 360-376-4236. Orcas, 360-376-4254.Public Restrooms

Eastsound Village Square, Ferry Landing, Moran State Park, Orcas Island Library.Rental cars, mopeds, and taxis

Orcas Island Shuttle, 360-376-7433, www.orcasis-landshuttle.com. Rental cars, public bus, and charter bus and tour company.

Orcas Mopeds, Orcas ferry landing, Eastsound, 360-376-

5266, www.orcasmopeds.com. Mopeds, scootcars and bicycle rentals. Rental cars from M&W Autos. Located near the Orcas ferry landing.

Orcas Island Shuttle, 360-376-RIDE.

Orcas Island Taxi, 360-376-8294.Service Stations

Country Corner, corner of Terrill Beach and Cres-cent Beach roads, 360-376-6900.

Crescent Service, Cres-cent Beach Road just east of Eastsound, 360-376-4076.

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ACCENT ACCESSORIESAntiques, Gifts, Jewelry, Orientalia, Persian Rugs

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Eastsound Tow-ing, 360-376-5855.

David Lowry, 360-298-2441.

Orcas Towing, 360-376-8697.Travel Infor-mation

Orcas Island Chamber of Com-merce, 360-376-2273.

San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, 360-378-3277.Veterinary

Jill Bates, Eastsound, 360-376-2675.

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Lopez IslandThe friendly isle

By Cali Bagby

Jump on the ferry for a 45-minute ride from Anacortes to Lopez Island. # en drive just 4 miles to the village, the hub of the island. While in your car be prepared to wave to fel-low motorists- friendliness is one of the islands charms. If you arrive on bike you can tour the $ at terrain, which

makes it such a popular cycling destination. So popular that the islands hosts the Tour de Lopez, an annual non-competitive bicycle tour through the scenic landscape of the island on the last weekend in April. # roughout the year look for di% erent activities, like the Winter Village Gathering held on the Friday a& er # anksgiving at dusk. Also, check the bulletin boards at the markets for announcements about art shows, concerts and cultural and social events.

Visitors can spend time browsing through the various shops and stop for lunch or have a co% ee at one of the cafes or eater-ies. Accommodations on the island include a motel, bed and breakfasts, vacation home rentals and three campgrounds. For outdoor lovers, Lopez has beaches to dig your toes into and vistas to marvel. Odlin County Park and Spencer Spit State Park are great places to enjoy a barbecue or a picnic while admiring winged wildlife like Peregrine Falcons and Osprey. Iceberg Point, Shark Reef Park and Watmough Head o% er solitude and perhaps even an orca whale sighting.

For more information, contact the Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce, 877-433-2789 or www.lopezisland.com.

Where to ! nd it on Lopez:Animal Shelter

Animal Protection Society: 360-468-2591

ATMSIslanders Bank, Lopez VillageLopez Village Market, Lopez Village

BanksIslanders Bank, Lopez Village, 360-468-2295

DentistsBayview Dental Center, 360-468-2551

Ferry InformationWashington State Ferries: 511 in state; 1-888-808-7977.

FuelLopez Village Market, 360-468-2266; Lopez Garage, 360-

468-2228; Islandale, 360-468-2315.

Groceries and suppliesBlossom Organic Groceries, 360-468-2204Lopez Village Market, 360-468-2266Islandale Southender, 360-468-2315

LaundryLopez Islander Resort, 360-468-2233Keep It Clean, Fisherman Bay Road, no telephone.

MedicalLopez Island Medical Clinic, 360-468-2245

PharmacyLopez Island Pharmacy, 360-468-2616

Post O! ceLopez Village, 360-468-2282

Public restroomsFerry landing; Lopez Village Park; Odlin Park; Shark Reef

Park; Spencer Spit State Park.

Visitor InformationLopez Chamber of Commerce, 360-468-4664, www.lopezis-

land.comSan Juan Islands Visitors Bureau,360-378-3277, www.visitsanjuans.com

Veterinary servicesArk Veterinary Clinic, 360-468-2477

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Fresh Produce, Meat & Seafood Deli & Bakery

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By Scott Rasmussen Dad likes to golf. Mom likes to shop. And the kids, well, what they really want is a birds-eye

view of those killer whales that they've heard so much about, and then go see a movie, or maybe go swimming or bowling or skateboarding, and grab a pizza, of course, a! erwards.

On San Juan Island, you'll " nd the whole family is in luck. You can do all the above and more, perhaps all in one day, if you get up and out the door early enough.

When you step o# the ferry in Friday Harbor, you've ar-rived at the heartbeat of San Juan Island. $ e Town of Friday Harbor, one of Puget Sound's last remaining 19th-century wooden " shing villages and the only incorporated town in San Juan County, boasts a year-round population of just over 2,000 that seemingly quadruples with the hustle and bustle of a steady stream of visitors and part-time residents on any given summer day.

As the island's commercial core, Friday Harbor is home to numerous art galleries, an assortment of outdoor parks, a movie theater, an art museum, a historical museum, a mili-tary museum and a whale museum as well.

And whether you're a! er a quick bite to eat or in search of an evening of " ne-dinning, there's an abundance of quality restaurants and " rst-class cafes downtown that can satisfy the palate and the pocketbook of just about anyone.

$ e town is also home to the bustling Port of Friday Har-bor, caretaker of one of the most charming and liveliest ma-rinas in all of north Puget Sound. Soak up the sunshine while strolling the docks or kick back in the shade for a change of pace and enjoy live music and a view of the harbor at the

port's Jack Fairweather Park. Speaking of sunshine, here's a fact to keep in mind. San

Juan, like its sister islands, lies in the rain shadow of the Olym-pic Peninsula and that e# ect produces 247 days of sunshine a year, on average. Don't forget the sunscreen. You're liable to soak up a lot of rays with so much sunshine re+ ecting o# the waters that surround the island.

Geography is a key reason why San Juan Island is such a sought-a! er place for summer vacation.

And it's on the west side of the island that you'll " nd San Juan's rugged beauty in full display. Situated closer to Canada than mainland U.S.A., the west side is no more than a 15-min-ute drive from Friday Harbor and there you'll " nd dazzling sunsets, sweeping vistas and stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

$ ere's more than 3,000 acres open to the public and nearly all the parks and nature preserves on the west side o# er an op-portunity to tip-toe along the waterfront.

Here you'll " nd a state park with a historic lighthouse, a pic-nic area and an area devoted to land-based whale watching, a campground with mooring and a boat ramp, a pair of National Park Service historic parks and mile a! er mile a! er mile of hiking trails.

All told, the west side features 30-plus miles of shoreline that dip into the water of Haro Strait, one of the most heavily trav-eled shipping lanes on the West Coast and a favorite hunting ground of the region's resident, and endangered, killer whales. It's also one of the sweetest spots on the planet from which to launch a kayak.

For more information and maps of San Juan Island, visit

Scott Rasmussen photo

San Juan IslandLots to do all year

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Summer Hours 4:00pm to 9:00pm 7 Days A WeekWinter Hours 4:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday-Saturday

Happy Hour Weekdays 4:00pm to 5:30pmReservations Suggested - Call 360-378-1934

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the Chamber of Commerce, 135 Spring St., downtown Friday Harbor; 360-378-5240, www.sanjuanisland.org.

Where to !nd it on San JuanAnimal shelter

Friday Harbor Animal Protection, 1 Shelter Road, Friday Harbor. 360-378-2158.

ATMSDoctors O*ce, 85 Front St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-8865.Hotel de Haro, Roche Harbor Village. 360-378-2155.Kings Market, 160 Spring St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-4505.+e Big Store, 420 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor. 360-378-2424.+e Little Store, 285 Spring St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-4422.

BanksIslanders Bank, 225 Blair Ave., Friday Harbor. 360-378-2265.Key Bank, 95 Second St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-2111.Wells Fargo Bank, 305 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor. 360-378-

2128.Whidbey Island Bank, 535 Market St., FH. 360-370-5641.

Barbershop Bonanza June 5Gimme Some Lovin Band June 10Dance Happy June 18Chamber Music San Juans June 25The Little Mermaid July 2 Hapa July 9 Abbey Road Live! July 23 The Real Inspector Hound July 29-30 & August 5-7, 11-13KWIT Radio Hour August 25-28 & Sept. 1-4David Bromberg September 17

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Creative gifts and wares for pet lovers of all ages. T-shirts, handbags, mugs, magnets, jewelry, cookbooks, calendars, notecards, local artwork by

island artists.All sales bene t the Animal Protection

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Convenience storesMosquito Fleet Mercantile, 1 Harrison St., No. 2, Friday

Harbor. 360-378-4190.*e Big Store, 420 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor. 360-378-2424.*e Little Store, 285 Spring St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-4422.

Ferry informationWashington State Ferries: 511 (in state), 360-378-8665 (Friday

Harbor), 888-808-7977 (elsewhere). www.wsdot/wa.gov/ferries

GroceriesFriday Harbor MarketPlace, Market Street, Friday Harbor.360-378-3238.Kings Market, 160 Spring St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-4505.

Roche Harbor General Store, 360-378-5562.

LaundryBlue Sky Laundry, Web Street & Sunshine Alley, Friday

Harbor. Sunshine Dry Cleaners, 80 Web St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-

7223.Roche Harbor Village.

MedicalEmergency 911 (by cellphone, 360-378-4141)Inter-Island Medical Center, 550 Spring St., FH. 360-378-2141.San Juan Healthcare, 689 Airport Center, Suite B, Friday

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

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Spring Street International School Grades 6 - 12 Established 1995

Transforming Lives in & out of the Classroom

Spring Streets support gave me the courage to follow my dreams and taught me to adapt to anything life throws at me.

Rigorous college preparatory day and boarding program

Scholarships Available

Recent alumni aending MIT, Carelton, NYU, UW, Gonzaga, Reed, & Wesleyan

AP courses, Drama, Studio Art, Music Composition

Integrated expeditionary travel ~ Connecting the classroom to the world through service and immersion

505 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-6393 www.springstreet.org

Harbor. 360-378-1338.

Post o! cesBlair Avenue at Reed Street, Friday Harbor. 360-378-4511.Roche Harbor Village. 360-378-2155.

Public restroomsAmerican & English CampsFriday Harbor ferry landingFriday Harbor MarinaJacksons BeachLime Kiln State Park

Roche Har bor VillageSpring Street LandingSunshine Alley in Friday Harbor

Rental cars, mopeds, taxis, and transitM&W Auto Sales and Rentals, 725 Spring St., Friday

Harbor, 360-378-2886, 800-323-6037, sanjuanauto.com. Free shuttle in Friday Harbor.

Susies Mopeds, 125 Nichols St., Friday Harbor, 360-378-5244, susiesmopeds.com. Mopeds, scoot cars and Geo Track-ers.

Bobs Taxi & Tours, 360-378-6777.Classic Cab Company, 360-378-7519.Friday Harbor Taxi, 360-298-4434.Island Tours Taxi, 360-378-4453.

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

If you would like more informationor a facility tour, please call ourMarketing/Admissions Director,

Mark Flaiz, at (360) 661-7395

Life Care Center of theSan Juan Islands

(formerly Islands Convalescent Center)

The only 24/7 skilled medicalfacility in San Juan County,

serving the islands for more than 40 years.

Rehab and skilled nursing services for post-acute medical care

7 days a week. Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab Services.

Long term care and secure dementia unit.

Respite/short term care.

Community events, support groups,

activities, and social services.

End of Life care.

We accept Medicare, Medicaid,private pay, and most insurances.

Committed to utilizing fresh& ! avorful local ingredients, in house preparations,

local seafood, smoker BBQ, artisan pizza,comfort foods, gluten free menu items.

Nightly local entertainmentFull bar, 24 taps, extensive wine selection

Visit us on facebook for music schedule & daily features

We support local farmers, musicians & artists

378-5555 OPEN Daily 11:30 - 11 p.m.Families Welcome175 First Street , Friday Harbor

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San Juan Taxi & Tours, 360-378-3550.

San Juan Transit, 360-378-8887 or 800-887-8387, sanjuantransit.com.

TowingIsland Towing, 600 Mullis

St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-7000.

Travel informationSan Juan Island Chamber

of Commerce, 135 Spring St., Friday Harbor. 360-378-5240. www.sanjuanisland.org

SJI Visitors Bureau, 888-468-3701. VisitSanJuans.com.

VeterinarianAnimal Inn, Dr. Michelle

Lo* us, 25 Boyce Road, 360-378-4735.

Harbor Veterinary Services, Dr. Susan Besel, 360-378-3959.

Islands Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Sonja Webster-Hills, 850A Mullis St., 360-378-2333; 24-hour, 360-378-7818.

Lighthouse Veterinary Housecalls, Dr. Tess Leonard, 360-378-4711.

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Molly Neely photo

Anacortes

Gateway to the San Juans

By Scott Rasmussen

As you pull into Anacortes, perched on the rim of the sea between the mainland and the islands, you can shi! into vacation mode and get ready to explore. Mount Erie might catch your attention " rst, jut-ting out of the landscape like a battering ram on the south side of the city. From its 1,300-foot peak you can feast on a pan-oramic view of Skagit Valley farmlands, Whidbey Island and the San Juan Islands archipelago.

Cap Sante might be next: the enormous hunk of rock at the north end of the waterfont creates a protected harbor, home to a publicly owned marina and one of the largest commercial " sh-ing & eets in Washington state. You can park and picnic at the very tip of the Cap and watch the citys bustling waterfront.

At the citys west end, just beyond the ferry terminal, is 220-acre Washington Park featuring 75 campsites, a boat launch, a playground, sandy beaches, restrooms, a picnic shelter, and lots and lots of waterfront.

* ats just a taste of the many opportunities for outdoor recreation Anacortes has to o+ er. Of the citys 14 square miles, which include two square miles of water, 50 percent is either parkland or forests.

If youre wondering about the name Anacortes, wonder no

more: the city bears the name of Anna Curtis Bowman, wife of one of the " rst settlers to stake a claim on Fidalgo Island. Yup, Anacortes is on an island. Fidalgo Island was named a! er Sal-vador Fidalgo, a Spanish explorer and map-maker, who cruised the area in the 1790s under Spanish naval commander Fransico de Eliza. * e town has historically been engaged in " shing, lumber production and boatbuilding.

Anacortes is also the ancestral home of the Samish people. * e Samish Indian Nation is a leader in regional habitat restoration projects and owns an art gallery in Old Town that features the works of Native American artists of the Paci" c Northwest.

* e city is home to about 16,500 residents, equal to the entire population of San Juan County, and theyre a lively group. Whether its art galleries, antique shops, museums, restaurants or music youre into, theres always something going on down-town.

Anacortes Waterfront Festival Combine a street fair with a boat show, and a car show, and

a swap meet, and boat building demonstrations, and then add a whole lot of music and an assortment of food, and what do you get? Find out May 21 and 22.

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Shipwreck Day An annual one-day ! ea market and citywide garage sale held July 16. Each year the city blocks o" several downtown streets to accommodate this campy, large-scale community favorite.

What the Heck Fest# e event runs July 15-17. At the heart of the festival is a community dinner show and concert, while performers pop up at di" erent venues to o" er up their best in music, movies, literature and art.

Anacortes Arts Festival# e main course of this annual weekend event, Aug. 5-7, is lots of live music and art in every sort of medium imaginable. Pre-festival events include a July 22 Paper Boys concert and a July 30 Art Dash run.

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Arts & Entertainment

Lopez Island! is island may be small, but o" ers a diverse group of artists

working in block prints, bronze and metal sculpture, photogra-phy, pine-needle baskets, watercolors, weavings, wood carvings and more. You'll # nd artists' works in many galleries in Lopez Village and also in local restaurants and businesses. If youre looking for theater and music, check out Lopez Center for the Community and Arts.

Orcas IslandYou must visit Orcas Center, the largest venue on the island,

located north of Eastsound and catch a show. For summer entertainment, Eastsound Village Green dazzles its audience with an outdoor stage. You can also check out the Odd Fellows Hall, featuring dance and music, and the Orcas Grange, home to ! e Actors ! eatre of Orcas Island. ! eres also Emmanuel Episcopal Church, which has live music during the summer.

San Juan IslandStepping o" the ferry you might hear a free concert at Jack

Fairweather Park next to Friday Harbor Marina. Walk up Spring Street and # nd the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Want to see more? Just keep walking through downtown. Friday Harbor has about 13 art galleries and studios. At the end of Second Street is San Juan Community ! eatre. At the other end of the island, near the entrance to Roche Harbor, is Westcott Bay Sculpture Park. Catch a performance by Island Stage Le& and other enter-tainment.

Art MuseumsOrcas Island

Lambiel Museum, 360-376-4544, www.lambielmuseum.com. Tours by appointment.San Juan Island

San Juan Islands Museum of Art, 285 Spring St, Friday Har-bor. 360-370-5050, www.sjima.org.

Westcott Bay Sculpture Park, Roche Harbor. 360-370-5050, www.sjima.org.

Performing ArtsLopez Island

Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, 204 Village Road, 360-468-2203, www.lopezcenter.comOrcas Island

Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road, Eastsound, 360-376-5640, www.oddshall.org.

Orcas Center, 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound. 360-376-2281, www.orcascenter.org.

Orcas Grange/Actors ! eater of Orcas, Orcas Road, East-sound. 360-376-2917. San Juan Island

Island Stage Le& , 1062 Wold Road, San Juan Island. 360-378-

5649, www.islandstagele& .org.San Juan Community ! eatre, 100 Second St., Friday Har-

bor. 360-378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org.

Galleries and StudiosLopez Island

Jean Behnke, art consultant by appointment, 360-468-3893.Chimera Gallery, Lopez Village, 360-468-3265.Colin Goode Gallery & Studio, 95 Village Road, 360-468-4715.Gallery 10, Colleen James, Lopez Village, 360-468-4910.Heart Days, 222 Cross Road. Studio open May through Sep-

tember, or call for appointment: (360) 468-2913.Island Fibers, by appointment, (360) 468-2467.Lopez Co-op of Fine Cra& Artisans, 265 Lopez Road, Bay

Building, Lopez Village, (360) 468-3818. Lydia Arts, by appointment, 360-468-4998.Christa Malay Studios & Gallery, 341 Shoal Bay Lane, 360-

468-2159.Red House Pottery, 94 Islandale Road, 360-468-3028.Ron Norman Metal Sculpture Studio, by appointment, 360-

468-3642.Steve Horn Photography, Friendly Isle Building, Lopez Vil-

lage, (360) 468-2100.Windswept Studios and Fine Art Gallery, 783 Port Stanley

Road, (360) 468-2557.Orcas Island

Gayle Keith Ashley Gallery/Studio, 109 North Beach Road, Eastsound Square, 360-376-3878.

Crow Valley Pottery (! e Cabin), 2274 Orcas Road, 360-376-4260.

Crow Valley Pottery & Gallery, 296 Main St., Eastsound, 360-376-5260.

Dwight Duke Studios, call for appointment, 360-376-6544.Howe Art Gallery, 1/4 mile west of Eastsound, 360-376-2945.James Hardman Gallery, 11 Point Lawrence Road, Olga, 360-

376-4588.Jerry Weatherman/Olga Pottery, 6928 Olga Road, Olga, 360-

376-4648.Orcas Arts & Gi& s by Suzanne, 245 Main St., 360-941-7297.Orcas Island Artworks, 11 Point Lawrence Road, Olga, 360-

376-4408.Orcas Island Pottery, 338 Old Pottery Road, 360-376-2813.! e Right Place, 2915 Enchanted Forest Road, 360-376-4023.Spees Art, 111 Harper Road, 360-376-4084.! e Waterfront Gallery, 344 Prune Alley, 360-376-5949.

San Juan IslandAnne Sheridan Photography, 135 Second St., 360-378-7286.Arctic Raven Gallery, 130 S. First St., 360-378-3433.Bison Gallery, 65 Nichols St., 360-370-5699.Concepia, 310A Spring St., 378-FOTO.Dan Levin Originals, 50 First St., 360-378-2051.Friday Harbor Art Studio & Custom Framing, 30 Web St.,

360-378-5788.Gallery San Juan & Framing, 232 A St., Suite 6, 360-378-1376.GreenWinds, 210 Nichols St., Suite B (upstairs), 360-378-3558.Stewart Luckman, 143 Sweetgrass Lane, Portland Fair. 360-

370-5302.Matthew Gray Palmer, sculptor, and Danielle Dean Palmer,

photographer, 835-A Argyle Ave., 360-370-5520.Island Fire Arts, 85 Front St., 360-370-5057.Island Studios, 270 Spring St., 360-378-6550.Michael Bertrand Photography, Roche Harbor Village, 360-

317-6622.Studio 210, 210 Nichols St. No telephone.Waterworks Gallery, 315 Spring St., 360-378-3060.

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Biking

By Colleen Smith Armstrong

If there is one island activity that appeals to all ages and skill levels, its bicycling. ! e three main islands o" er terrain that is suitable for just about anyone who likes to cycle. Heres a rundown of the bicycling opportunities on each island.

Lopez IslandLopez is perfect for more relaxed cyclists. With its # at roads,

you can take your time and relish the scenery. Bike from the ferry landing to town, enjoy a picnic lunch, and check out what the village has to o" er. For an a$ ernoon jaunt, head down to the south end of the island to either Agate Beach or Watmough Bight. Or visit Spencer Spit State Park on the northeast corner of the island or Shark Reef Sanctuary on the southwest corner. Lopez is also home to the annual Tour de Lopez, a non-compet-itive event that attracts bicyclists from up and down the coast. For information on the tour, visit www.lopezisland.com.

Orcas IslandAre you ready for some serious mountain biking? For those

who salivate at the thought of Category 1 climbs, there is the challenge of Mount Constitution, which rises 2,400 feet above sea level. A strong cyclist can make it from the ferry landing to the top of Constitution in about two-and-a-half hours. ! eres

a switchback section in the middle that averages two miles at over 10 percent grade. In Moran State Park there are several mountain-biking trails open, depending on the season.

For an easier ride, loop through West Sound or into Deer Harbor. ! e ride into Eastsound through pastoral Crow Valley is relaxing with its tree-lined, quiet roads.

San Juan IslandIf Lopez and Orcas are the two extremes, San Juan meets

cyclists in the middle. On the west side, the views are stunning. ! e easiest road heads out to Roche Harbor. It has good vis-ibility and is smooth. Head south to American Camp and enjoy sweeping views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. If the weath-ers really clear, youll be treated to views of Mount Baker and, sometimes, Mount Rainier. Note to mountain bikers: Roche Harbor owns property abutting state Department of Natural Resources land; cyclists can share the footpaths with hikers, dogs and horses. Pull o" and park at the intersection of Roche Harbor Road and West Valley Road.

Bicycle & Moped RentalsLopez Island

Lopez Bicycle Works, 2847 Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island. 360-468-2847, www.lopezbicycleworks.com.

Village Cycles, bike rentals, repairs and accessories, 9 Old Post Road, Suite A, Lopez Village, (360)468-4013, www.village-cycles.net.Orcas Island

Dolphin Bay Bicycles, at the Orcas Ferry Landing, Or-cas Village. 360-376-4157 or 360-317-6734, www.rockisland.com/~dolphin/

Orcas Mopeds, at the Orcas ferry landing. 360-376-5266, www.orcasmopeds.com.

Wildlife Cycles, 350 North Beach Road, Eastsound. 360-376-4708, www.wildlifecycles.com. San Juan Island

Island Bicycles, 380 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor. 360-378-4941, www.islandbicycles.com.

Susies Mopeds, 125 Nichols St., Friday Harbor and in Roche Harbor at the main resort entrance. 360-378-5244, www.susies-mopeds.com.

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Camping in the San Juan Islands: Sun-ny days, starry nights and the waterfront at your ! ngertips. Visit www.co.san-juan.wa.us/Parks/ to make reservations. For state parks, visit www.parks.wa.gov.

Lopez IslandOdlin County Park: 80 acres near the

ferry landing, 30 shoreline and wooded campsites, boat ramp, dock, ! rewood, hiking trails, so% ball ! eld. No showers. Limited RV space. Call 360-378-8420.

Spencer Spit State Park: 138 acres, 37 campsites, three group camps, 16 moor-ing buoys, 1.5 miles of waterfront on the south end of Swi% s Bay. Call 360-468-2251.

Orcas IslandMoran State Park: 5,252 acres, 151

campsites, 30 miles of trails, showers. Eleven miles of bike trails; six miles for horseback riding. Mount Constitu-tion, the countys tallest peak, features a 360-degree view. Cascade Lake has a sandy beach, a dock and playground equipment; canoes, kayaks and paddle boats. Kitchen shelter can be reserved for large groups. Call 360-376-2326.

San Juan IslandSan Juan County Park: 12 acres, 20

campsites. Boat ramp for easy boat and kayak access into Small Pox Bay. Rest-rooms but no showers. Reserve group sites in advance. Call 360-378-8420.

Shaw IslandShaw Island County Park: 60 acres on

Indian Cove, 11 campsites, a boat launch and the longest stretch of white sand in

the San Juans. No water in winter. Call 360-378-8420.

Marine parksA dozen outer islands o, er campsites

! rst-come, ! rst-served, and generally ! ll up fast. Jones and Sucia islands have group campsites which can be reserved.

Blind Island Marine Park: three-acre island has four campsites, four mooring buoys and great crabbing.

Patos, the countys northernmost island: 207 acres, seven campsites, historic 1893 lighthouse.

Turn Island: 35 acre island and wildlife refuge, 12 campsites, three buoys.

Other marine parks with campsites: Clark Island, east of Orcas Island; James Island, west of Decatur Island; and Posey and Stuart islands, north of San Juan. Call 360-376-2073.

PrivateDoe Bay Resort & Retreat, Orcas

Island, 360-376-2291, www.doebay.com. Over 30 sea view and wooded campsites, cabins and yurts, beaches, kayak tours, rus-tic waterfront caf, soaking tubs and sauna.

Lakedale Resort, San Juan Island, 360-378-2350, www.lakedale.com. 82 acres, 90 campsites, six RV sites, 15 canvas cabins, three trout-stocked lakes, beach volleyball, paddleboats, rowboats and canoes, show-ers, several swim areas and a general store.

Lopez Farm Cottages and Tent Camp-ing, Lopez Island, 800-440-3556, www.lopezfarmcottages.com. 30 acres, 10 campsites with bathrooms and showers, ! ve cottages, badminton court, meadows and orchards. No kids or pets.

Mitchell Bay Landing, San Juan Island, www.mitchellbaylanding.com, 360-378-9296. Camp sites for tents, RVs, vehicles.

Porta-Potties with handwashing stations, potable bottled water and well water.

Snug Harbor Marina Resort, San Juan Island, 360-378-4762, www.snugresort.com. Forest campsites, boat launch, kaya-king and whale watch tours, marina.

West Beach Resort, Orcas Island, 877-WEST-BCH, www.westbeachresort.com. 21 cottages, ! ve tent cabins, 15 campsites, ! ve RV hookups, boat launch, general store, laundromat.

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Farmers Markets

Orchards and Vineyards

By Meredith M. Gri! th

Youll ! nd bee keepers, plant nurseries, " ower, herb, berry, fruit and vegetable farms, as well as more traditional meat and egg producing farms among the San Juans. In the spring

you may see newborn lambs, alpaca crias, piglets, goat kids and other babies.

Many farms practice organic, sustainable agricul-ture, like the famous Bullocks Permaculture Farm on Orcas. Some use alternative energy systems like solar, wind or

hydro. Unusual crops include bamboo, kiwis, sedum, espal-ier apples, pumpkins and lav-ender. O# erings include crop harvesting festivals, classes in ! ber spinning, knitting or cooking, and even overnight farm-stays for a true up-close agricultural experience.

Please check visiting hours before stopping by. Farm guides by island are available at http://sanjuan.wsu.edu/ag-riculture/AgMarketing.html.

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hand-felted wool childrens toys from island-pastured sheep, jewelry made from naturally expired butter# ies wings or heirloom roses, recycled marine metal sculptures, dri! wood furniture, hand-blown glass, pottery and hand-cra! ed soaps, lotions and balms. Web site: www.orcasislandfarmersmarket.org.

San Juan San Juan Island Farmers Market

For a tasty Sunday brunch, youll $ nd fresh salad, sweet pea hummus, sushi, crispy egg rolls or fresh whole cream scones. Market artisans also o" er island mementos like handmade pesto, herb-infused vinegars, woven goods, or wool comforters. % eres also music and kids activities.

Along with organic berries, apples and vegetables, farmers o" er locally grown beef, lamb, goat meat, goat cheese, sausage and duck and chicken eggs. You can also $ nd fresh-caught salmon, smoked salmon, halibut, king crab and black cod. See www.sjifarmersmarket.com.San Juan Vineyards

Stroll through San Juan Vineyards rolling 30 acres, visiting the planed vineyard and quaint, tiny chapel. A historic 1896 schoolhouse houses a tast-ing room and gi! shop. In September or October you can watch the harvesting and crushing of the grapes. Located at 3136 Roche Harbor Road. Call 360-378-WINE (9463).Westcott Bay Orchards

Stop by Westcott Bay Orchards to taste amber-gold artisanal ciders, care-fully blended from fresh-pressed vintage apple varieties like Kingston Black and Sweet Coppin from the 1880s, when San Juan Island was a major fruit producing area. Call 360-378-3880.English Camp orchard

Tour the landscape of the 1800s through an antique one-acre orchard planted by a homesteading pioneer family. % e full-sized fruit trees grow 25 to 45 feet tall and can live for over 200 years. A true period piece, the one-acre orchard hosts rare, heirloom varieties of pears, apples, apricots and plums. Pelindaba Lavender Farm

Wander the 20-acre farms scented $ elds or browse the gi! shop for laven-der bath and body products. Annual Lavender Harvest Festival on July 16-17.

Call 360-378-4248 or 866-819-1911.

LopezLopez Village Farmers Market

Visit the Saturday Farmers Market at the heart of Lopez village for a taste of small island life. You might hear a local $ ddler, guitarist, accordion player, a band of teens or children making music on the grass. Youll $ nd many organic and locally raised fruits, veggies, beef, pork, oysters and clams.

Pick up a ginger lemonade for a zesty apertif, visit the crepe stand for a snack. Stalls o" er herbal concoctions and vine-gars, handmade woolen items, soaps and quilts. % e market runs from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from May 15 to mid-September. Call 360-468-2738. Lopez Island Vineyard & Winery

Stop by and wander through the garden or vineyards, then sip a glass or two at the tasting room overlook-ing the garden or join the fall grape harvesting party. Master Winemaker Brent Charnley o" ers a wealth of wine lore and practices organic viticulture. Call 360-468-3644. Also has a storefront on North Beach Road in Eastsound on Orcas Island.

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Islands courses are beautiful, challenging

By Scott Rasmussen

Each one is as scenic as it is chal-lenging. All three are well-stocked with rental clubs, equipment and carts. And with snow-capped mountains ringing the horizon and 247 days of sun-shine a year, on average, the San Juans

cant be beat for a day of fun out on the golf course.

Golfers of all stripes and skill, from the novice to the scratch, to the once-in-every-blue-moon, can $ nd what theyre looking for at any of the nine-hole cours-es on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan islands. All three are open to the public, and are supported and utilized by an enthusiastic and active membership as well.

While similar in many ways, each course has its own unique character. Heres a sample at a glance:

Nestled in the heart of picturesque Crow Valley, Orcas Island Golf Club cap-tures the spirit of an old Scottish country club and o% ers just the right blend of charm and challenge with its dipsy-doodle fairways and strategically placed water hazards and sand traps. & e course is located about $ ve miles from the ferry landing and no more than three from Eastsound village. Its centerpiece is an expansive farmhouse, built in the 1880s, thats been converted into a clubhouse. It features a driving range thats proven exceedingly popular since it was installed several years ago.

& e course spans 5,145 yards, for a round of 18, and par is 71.

Lopez Island Golf Club features a series of gently rolling, fairly skinny fairways that are mostly lined by trees. & e course covers 5,304 yards for 18 holes and includes three par 3 holes, four par 4 holes and a pair of par 5s, including the notorious No. 5, which plays longer than its 509 yards from tee to cup, especially in the event of strong northerly winds.

In keeping with the laid-back nature that is Lopez, the golf course, located just

south of Lopez Village, is equally infor-mal as well. Open daily, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the club house is manned by vol-unteers and club members, and tee times are not required nor are they taken. Its $ rst come, $ rst served.

With snow-capped Mount Baker looming on the eastern horizon and the Olympic mountains to the south, and with the sparkling waters of Gri. n Bay just o% shore, San Juan Golf & Country Club is as scenic a course as one can hope to $ nd. But dont take it lightly, a