Activities

Orcas Island Mopeds – A Fun Orcas Island Transportation Option!

Some of our guests have inquired about Orcas Island Mopeds, so we thought it would be useful to tell you about a great company on Orcas Island that rents mopeds.
Here is a sample FAQ from their website: OrcasMopeds.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What it is a Moped?
A: It is a classification of Motor Bike that has an More >

Orcas Island Music Festival at The Orcas Center (Review from the Seattle Times)

“Bliss in Puget Sound”
Melinda Bargreen, music critic for Seattle Times,
writes for American Record Guide, Nov-Dec 2006
The white ferry glides to Orcas Island through an assortment of smaller tree-covered islands that look like someone scattered a fistful of giant emeralds onto northern Puget Sound. On such late-August days, the water is as calm More >

Orcas Island Concert – Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival – Children’s Concert

Check out this sweet video of The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (kid version)!
Orcas Island has so many great activities for families!

The Orcas Ohana Summer Update from Orcas Island: Events, Shows, Concerts & More!

Summer is in full swing on Orcas Island. The weather is warm and the opportunities for fun and adventure are endless!
Here are a few things up and coming that you and your family might be interested in during your stay on Orcas:
12th ANNUAL WOODSONG ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
A grassroots outdoor summer music & arts festival. More >

Orcas Island 50K & 25K Race in Eastsound, WA.

Ohana Friends,
We just discovered one heck of an opportunity to pack your bags and head to Orcas Island. The Orcas Island 25K & 50K race was held this past February with plans to continue next year. Runners from all over the area flocked to Orcas Island for a race that’s certainly not for the faint More >

Orcas Island Spring Whale Watching Update from Eclipse Charters!

I had the opportunity to learn about the Spring Whale Watching season from Denise and Captain Daniel Wilk of Eclipse Charters yesterday.
Here’s what Denise had to say:
We have a few transient Orca around this time of year. Small groups eating seals and sea lions. The resident pods start to arrive with regularity in May.
We will More >

“Orcas Ohana: Fido Nirvana” Says FIDO Friendly Magazine

A big thank you to Carol Bryant for showcasing The Orcas Ohana in their “Tails From The Road” blog. Friends, check out FIDO Friend Magazine’s brand new bright and shiny blog while you’re at it!

Orcas Ohana: Fido Nirvana

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Written by: Carol Bryant
Budget friendly. Family friendly. Fido friendly.
We’ve uncovered “don’t worry, be happy” at More >

Just A Ferry Away: Orcas Island Washington

March & April Events on Orcas Island

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

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 >