Ferry To Friday Harbor

Orcas, sea kayaking, and sea planes: a day trip to Washington's San Juan Island

Last summer, I did an overnight paddle off of Whidbey Island with Evergreen, and was very impressed by the professionalism and knowledge possessed by my guide. The four-year-old "nature, adventure, and epicurean tour" company has a green ethos not uncommon in Seattle. What sets Evergreen apart from most of the other outfitters I've used is a staff who know their stuff and possess great people skills, diverse tours, and an emphasis on quality and comfort. Owners Jake Haupert and Dan Moore are actively involved in every aspect of their business, and it shows. Evergreen just launched a partnership with Kenmore Air --the "seaplane airline"--this summer. The "Soar & Explore" upgrade allows you to fly one-way or round-trip on various Evergreen trips (see end of story for details). Kenmore has been around since 1946; I've enviously watched their little yellow-and-white planes buzz over my apartment hundreds of times, and I was jonesing to fly in one. The name actually refers to San Juan Island's post- Civil War land dispute between America and England. The so-called "Pig War" began as a result of a farmer shooting a neighbor's pig that was on his property. Said property became the subject of controversy as to where the U.S./current Canadian border was actually located, and for the next 13 years, American and English troops lived in "Pig War" camps where they primarily got together, drank too much beer, and waited for their respective governments to figure things out. I had hoped this part of the trip referred to sausage, but a little history never hurt anyone. Our day began at the crack of 6:45, when Evergreen's luxury Mercedes van picked up my eight fellow whale, wine, and pig-lovers at their hotels. Our young guide, Tyler, is a naturalist and native Seattleite; before we'd even left the city limits, I'd learned more about Seattle's history than I've gleaned on my own. An hour and a half later, we arrived at the ferry terminal in Anacortes.

Friday Harbor

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We were up and out the door before 9 o'clock, continuing north on I-5 to Anacortes, where we caught a ferry to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island - right between Washington and Vancouver Island, Canada.

There are several ferries a day and each ferry holds hundreds of cars.

Michael, Jordan and Jane

We found many of our friends onboard the ferry - everyone is going to Katie &

Passengers can remain in their cars, or ride upstairs in comfortable

The sun broke through the clouds, but it was still chilly and windy.

But the scenery was spectacular!

We had a Welcoming Committee at the ferry terminal in Friday Harbor!

RT @: Free Ferry Rides to the Boston Harbor Islands (Spectacle & Georges) this Friday as part of Free Fun Fridays.

Free Ferry Rides to the Boston Harbor Islands (Spectacle & Georges) this Friday as part of Free Fun Fridays.

RT @: The Free Fun Friday highlight for tomorrow is a free ferry to one of the Boston Harbor Islands. Or explore the...

RT @: RT @: The Free Fun Friday highlight for tomorrow is a free ferry to one of the Boston Harbor Islands:

RT @: The Free Fun Friday highlight for tomorrow is a free ferry to one of the Boston Harbor Islands:

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