Archive for May, 2012
No Car? Here Are Some Orcas Island Travel Options
May 28th
If you’re planning to arrive on Orcas Island by plane or drive to the ferry, there’s one thing for sure, you don’t really need your car once you are on the Island. That’s because there are so many other options for getting around Orcas Island during your vacation. Here are some ideas for traveling around More >
Pacific Northwest Weather Myths Dispelled
May 21st
When planning your vacation to Orcas Island, you may be worried about the weather because so many people think that it rains all the time in the Pacific Northwest. While the area does get a fair amount of rain, the truth is that the weather is much more varied than people think and Orcas Island More >
Farm Tours on Orcas Island: Not Your Typical Farms
May 14th
In a previous post, we introduced visitors to the wonderful Orcas Island Farmers Market which is now going strong every Saturday through October. But, did you know that there are also some great farm tours available from many different farms on the Island, including Maple Rock Farm, Coffelt Farm, and Bullock’s Permaculture Homestead. Each of More >
Getting to Orcas Island is Half the Fun
May 7th
Most of the time people think the vacation fun doesn’t start until you arrive at your destination, but with Orcas Island that’s just not the case. Orcas Island is located in Puget Sound, Washington and visitors to the island have to travel by air or water to get here. Traveling to the Island can be More >
