March & April Events on Orcas Island
Mar 8th
March & April Events:
WORKSHOP: TELLING A LIFE JOURNEY STORY @ ORCAS SR. CENTER
(Fridays, March 12 & 26; April 9 & 30, from 10 am – 3:30 pm)
In conjunction with the Orcas Historical Museum July event, “Journey Stories,” (in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution), Caroline Buchanan will lead a series of Friday work sessions to More >
Kids Love Orcas Island: Skate Parks, Bike Paths & Hiking
Mar 3rd
Look who we found on Orcas Island! Mike McQuaide, a Bellingham freelance writer and author, details his journey to Orcas Island with his outdoor-skatepark-loving son. Check out the kid-friendly hot spots for your next trip to Orcas.
Orcas Island grabs kids with skate parks, bike paths
You know how it is. You’re riding the big More >
FIDO Friendly Magazine Raves: Tranquility Awaits At The Orcas Ohana
Mar 1st
FIDO Friendly Magazine Editor, Nicholas Sveslosky, visited us at The Orcas Ohana last fall and he’s got a lot to say about just how relaxing and “fido friendly” The Ohana is! Thank you, Susan and Nicholas for your support.
Tranquility Awaits
This Orcas Island vacation home will take your breath away.
By Nicholas Sveslosky, Editor
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
(Continued More >
Orcas Island Voted #5 In Sunset Magazine Top 10 Dog-Friendly Escapes
Feb 24th
Sunset Magazine Top 10 Dog-Friendly Escapes
Top 10 dog-friendly escapes
You can take your best pal with you on these great getaways around the West
1. Cannon Beach, OR
The instant I unhook Murphy’s leash, his eyes go wide, seemingly asking, “For real?” Leonbergers are natural prancers, but when he hears the magical words “Yep, it’s okay,” my More >
The Orcas Ohana’s FIDO Friendly Photo Contest Winner – Winter 2010!
Feb 16th
You all submitted some great pictures of your pups enjoying your family vacations, but we can only pick one!
Congratulations to our very first 2010 FIDO Friendly Photo Contest Winner, Leia!
Check out Leia enjoying Cowlitz River last August. Thank you, Kaaryn for submitting this fun FIDO photo. Pack your bags and check our calendar to book More >
Orcas Island Is In The Spirit! Winter Olympics Begin February 13th, 2010
Feb 9th
The Orcas Ohana is only 3 hours away from all of the energetic Olympic action and we can hear the buzz from here! We can help but share the excitement. Here’s a quick video tracking the Olympic Torch Relay as it continues to make its way to Vancouver.
Orcas Island Skatepark Donated by Warren Miller Foundation
Feb 1st
Orcas Island in its busiest months boasts a mere 12-15,000 person population (during the winter you can count on about 25% of those numbers), so why, I asked upon arrival there, or how does the island seem to have the most state-of-the-art facilities such as performance centers, symphonies, children’s discovery playhouses, and libraries?
The answer is: More >
Quick Orcas Island Nature Preview with Ava Maria
Jan 28th
Just a quick video I shot on my little digital camera…
I absolutely adore the trails up to Mt. Constitution. There are scenes like this everywhere in Moran State Park. I’ve often found myself lying down on the green moss next to this creek, staring up through the cedar branches to the moving clouds. Things More >
San Juan Islands Sea Kayaking with Killer Whales!
Jan 28th
One of the very best activities in the San Juan Islands is sea kayaking. There are numerous outfitters that will ensure that you enjoy yourself on the waters safely. There are all sorts of opportunities to see nature and wildlife that 99% of the world doesn’t get to see. This video below shows one of More >
