Orcas Island: Deer Harbor, boating, Doe Bay

July 2000

Scott relaxing with the view and ambiance at the Deer Harbor marina on Orcas Island. We stayed in a B&B just up the road, and we walked down here in the evening with the locals for a pre-4th of July fireworks show that was launched from a barge behind the boats.

 

Karen at the helm as we navigated through some of the 175 islands that are scattered throughout the San Juan Islands. Lots of seals, eagles, and submerged rocks to look out for! We started on Orcas and wandered westerly towards Waldron, Spieden, and San Juan Islands, with mini-explorations around some of the local smaller islands, too.

 

Karen at the Doe Bay cabin on Orcas Island where we stayed overnight. Doe Bay goes back a century, and has seen lots of changes over the years. It now attracts a funky collection of people: mostly a cross between it's hippy/spritualist/naturalist ethic that started in the '60s and a curious mix of Seattlites looking for a peaceful retreat. They have a very good natural foods cafe, and the nude natural hot springs are worth a dip, too!

 

 

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