Mount Constitution on Orcas Island is the highest point in the San Juan Islands (2,400-foot elevation) and the second-highest mountain on an ocean island in the U.S. San Juan Island is home to ...

Those who want to explore the islands by car (or by bike, or even on foot) can ride the ferries to four of the largest islands: Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and San Juan, listed in order of the ferry stops ...

The San Juan Islands have the same problem as lots of beautiful places — it relies on tourism dollars and wants to welcome visitors, but the ecosystem can only take so much.

San Juan Island Sea Salt has a gourmet food shop and bakery in Friday Harbor, Wash., a short walk ... More from the ferry landing. Don't miss the hockey puck-shaped cookies.

Located about 65 miles north of Seattle are the San Juan Islands, an archipelago known for marine life, gorgeous vistas and rich history. 7 unforgettable things to do in the San Juan Islands | KSL.com ...

Others making the islands a true food destination include Jon Chappelle of Doe Bay Café and Dante Miller at the iconic Roses Bakery and Cafe, both on Orcas Island, and John Hamilton of Cask & Schooner ...

Gudgell says the San Juan Islands enjoy an enviable microclimate, which benefits from a rain shadow effect from the Olympic Mountain Range and has 20-percent less precipitation than nearby Seattle.