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San Juan Safaris

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Friday Harbor
San Juan Island

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Above: Engines were off when this orca swam past. Taken with a telephoto lens at 120 yards.

orca takes flight		 Spring, summer and fall find magnificent orca whales plying the waters of Haro Strait off the west side of San Juan Island, Washington.

These orca whales are focused on finding the Pacific runs of salmon that traditionally move through these waters from mid-April to October.

San Juan Island is known for orca whale watching, sea kayaking, hiking, biking, mopeding, history, a vineyard, museums, a lavender farm, an alpaca farm, a farmers market and many fine restaurants and accommodations.

The ferry route to Friday Harbor has been designated a "Scenic Byway." The islands' shorelines and views of Mt. Baker are breathtaking.		 Friday Harbor, San Juan Island is the "Center of Whale Watching in the Pacific Northwest.

That is why The Center for Whale Research, The University of Washington Marine Laboratories and The Whale Museum are all located on San Juan Island.

Enjoy a day or stay the night and feel the pulse of our unique sea-side community. This island is beyond beautiful. Come see for yourself!

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ruffles

This photo was taken by Claude Steelman with a telephoto lens.

He is a male named Ruffles because of the way his dorsal fin is ruffled.
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