March 17, 2023
Seeing Stars
Sea Stars Sea stars, also known as starfish, play an important role in the ecosystem of the Salish Sea. The PNW is home to several species of these in...
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March 16, 2023
Orca - The Killer Whale
Killer Whales Orcas, also known as killer whales, are toothed whales and the largest member of the dolphin family. They are apex predators found in...
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March 14, 2023
Lighthouses in the San Juan Islands
House of Light The Pacific Northwest region of the United States is known for its stunning landscapes, including its picturesque coastline dotted with...
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March 12, 2023
Mountains Made of Sand
SANDSTONE The Pacific Northwest region of North America is known for its stunning and diverse geological features. Among these, sandstone stands out a...
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March 12, 2023
Ocean of Energy
The Ultimate Renewable Energy Resource Although the only energy we think of when we are out sailing on Na’walak is the energy of the wind to propel...
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March 6, 2023
Long Live the King
Chinook (King) Salmon The life cycle of a chinook (and all 5 species of Pacific salmon) salmon consists of several distinct phases, each with unique...
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March 2, 2023
Little Silver Fish
Eulachon and herring are all small, anadromous (spend part of their life in both fresh and salt waters)silvery fish found in Pacific North West waters...
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January 2, 2023
Resources: San Juan Islands
General Information: San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is the official site for the San Juan Islands. The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Web site is...
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January 1, 2023
Recommended Reading
Orcas, Eagles & Kings: Georgia Strait & Puget Sound by Steve Yates 2. Spirit Bear Encounters With the White Bear of the Western Rainforest by Cha...
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