The San Juan archipelago is made up of over 400 islands and rocks, some only visible during low tide. They"re scattered across the Salish Sea between Washington state and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. No bridges connect the San Juans to the mainland, but four of the largest islands—San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw—are accessible via the Washington State Ferries system. Tourists come to the islands to take in the stunning coastal views, catch a glimpse of resident orcas, and partake in many outdoor activities, such as sea kayaking, biking, and hiking.
Islands of the Salish Sea
Today in History
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Finnish Independence Day
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Let us introduce you…
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On the hunt
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‘The memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever’
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The aftermath of a meteorite
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Go Fly a Kite Day
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International Day for Biosphere Reserves
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FOR FOREST by Klaus Littmann
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Did they forget to fly south?
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Mount Hood, Oregon
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Celebrating Labor Day
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Ponta Delgada
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Assembling the Smithsonian
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Celebrating Flag Day
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Bonsai Rock, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
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The Monastery of Roussanou, Greece
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Brotherly cubs
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Wallabies at sunrise, Australia
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Gauchos showcase Argentina’s independent spirit
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Birds and bees, and why they re so important
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Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
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In the Garden of Europe
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International Mountain Day
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Crescent-tail bigeye fish, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Floating temples in the Land of Smiles
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The parenting of a piping plover
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Khao Sok National Park in Thailand
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San Francisco’s City Hall illuminated by the iconic colors of Pride
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Sundance Film Festival
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International Moon Day
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