Topic: Recreation
So Why Vanlife?
Written on January 1, 2022 at 4:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well, see for yourself — Here’s a brief history in photos showing why we are embracing this new lifestyle. Click on any photo to enlarge, and then use the left or right arrows to see adjacent photos. (and be sure to read the captions at the bottom)
Advance Camping Reservations
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks & Fair is soon offering advance camping reservations for San Juan County year-round residents, for two weeks only! Proof of residency is required. Early resident reservations will be accepted from January 26 until February 9. Email requests (preferred) are accepted at 6:00 am on January 26th via email parks@sanjuanco.com. After 1:00 Continue Reading
Girls Basketball League
Written on December 30, 2021 at 2:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It is time to register for Island Rec Girls Basketball Leagues, open to all kids in grades 2 through 8. The focus of this league is development and improvement of individual and team skills. Previous basketball experience is not required. All games are played on Island, Sundays in Turnbull Gym. Girl’s basketball practices begin the Continue Reading
7th Annual Resolution Run and Salish Splash!
Written on December 26, 2021 at 9:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec invites you to take part in the 7th Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10:00 am start on January 1, 2022. This is a family and dog friendly fun run that travels up from Jackson Beach onto Pear Point Rd, left on Argyle, right on Mullis, right onto Spring, right onto Argyle, Continue Reading
San Juan Island National Historical Park Announces Logo Contest
Written on December 16, 2021 at 8:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA – San Juan Island National Historical Park is proud to announce a contest to design a new logo for our park! The winning designer will receive an award of $500 and a feature story about their work and artistic process on National Park Service websites and social media. This contest is part Continue Reading
Chardonnay Shopping in Friday Harbor on December 9th
Written on December 7, 2021 at 12:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Chardonnay Shoppers are coming and invite you to join them… Bring your masks, your wallet and join the fun. To the many new residents on the island, Chardonnay Shopping is an annual event where we shop on a specific day to support our local businesses and restaurants. Most of the businesses and restaurants entice shoppers with Continue Reading
Garden Club Meeting
Written on December 6, 2021 at 8:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Can you believe we are in December already? The next Garden Club Meeting is Tuesday, December 7 at 1:00. We will meet at the Mullis Center. The Center is still not allowing refreshments so we will have a social hour and make plant markers for Nana’s Holiday House. Remember — Toy and Food Drive — If Continue Reading
Land Bank Preserves Closed due to Severe Weather
Written on November 16, 2021 at 11:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Conservation Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain, Judd Cove and Coho Preserves on Orcas Island sustained heavy damage from last weekend’s record rainfall. Although staff are prioritizing safety-related repairs to roads and trails, please expect minor disruptions. Some repairs may take months and some impacts will be lasting. In particular, the culvert under Wildrose Lane just Continue Reading

So Why Vanlife?
Written on January 1, 2022 at 4:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well, see for yourself — Here’s a brief history in photos showing why we are embracing this new lifestyle. Click on any photo to enlarge, and then use the left or right arrows to see adjacent photos. (and be sure to read the captions at the bottom)

Advance Camping Reservations
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks & Fair is soon offering advance camping reservations for San Juan County year-round residents, for two weeks only! Proof of residency is required. Early resident reservations will be accepted from January 26 until February 9. Email requests (preferred) are accepted at 6:00 am on January 26th via email parks@sanjuanco.com. After 1:00 Continue Reading

Girls Basketball League
Written on December 30, 2021 at 2:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It is time to register for Island Rec Girls Basketball Leagues, open to all kids in grades 2 through 8. The focus of this league is development and improvement of individual and team skills. Previous basketball experience is not required. All games are played on Island, Sundays in Turnbull Gym. Girl’s basketball practices begin the Continue Reading

7th Annual Resolution Run and Salish Splash!
Written on December 26, 2021 at 9:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec invites you to take part in the 7th Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10:00 am start on January 1, 2022. This is a family and dog friendly fun run that travels up from Jackson Beach onto Pear Point Rd, left on Argyle, right on Mullis, right onto Spring, right onto Argyle, Continue Reading

San Juan Island National Historical Park Announces Logo Contest
Written on December 16, 2021 at 8:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor, WA – San Juan Island National Historical Park is proud to announce a contest to design a new logo for our park! The winning designer will receive an award of $500 and a feature story about their work and artistic process on National Park Service websites and social media. This contest is part Continue Reading

Chardonnay Shopping in Friday Harbor on December 9th
Written on December 7, 2021 at 12:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Chardonnay Shoppers are coming and invite you to join them… Bring your masks, your wallet and join the fun. To the many new residents on the island, Chardonnay Shopping is an annual event where we shop on a specific day to support our local businesses and restaurants. Most of the businesses and restaurants entice shoppers with Continue Reading

Garden Club Meeting
Written on December 6, 2021 at 8:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Can you believe we are in December already? The next Garden Club Meeting is Tuesday, December 7 at 1:00. We will meet at the Mullis Center. The Center is still not allowing refreshments so we will have a social hour and make plant markers for Nana’s Holiday House. Remember — Toy and Food Drive — If Continue Reading

Land Bank Preserves Closed due to Severe Weather
Written on November 16, 2021 at 11:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Conservation Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain, Judd Cove and Coho Preserves on Orcas Island sustained heavy damage from last weekend’s record rainfall. Although staff are prioritizing safety-related repairs to roads and trails, please expect minor disruptions. Some repairs may take months and some impacts will be lasting. In particular, the culvert under Wildrose Lane just Continue Reading