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Juan ExcursionsOrca sightings 90% of the time, Heated cabins, padded outdoor seating, Certified Naturalist Guides. 800-80-WHALE |
Crystal Seas
KayakingKayak the west-side of San Juan Island. See orcas, seals, eagles and more. Naturalist guides. 16th season. Owner operated. 877-SEAS-877 |
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Anacortes Kayak
Tours. 1801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone: 360-588-1117;
Toll-free: 1-800-992-1801; Fax: 360-293-2966.
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Sea kayaking the best of the Puget Sound region has never been
more
convenient. We are just 90 minutes from Seattle. Avoid ferry hassles by
departing from beautiful Anacortes- Homeport of the San Juan Islands. You
can kayak along undeveloped and "off the beaten path" shorelines using our
high-speed catamaran, the Island Express. This vessel was custom-built for
beach landings, enabling you to discover kayaking in the solitude of the
Secret Side of the San Juan Islands. Join our naturalist guides as we
experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Sponsored Listing
Puget
Sound Express. 227 Jackson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Phone:
360-385-5288.
We provide half-day and all-day whale watching and wildlife tours and
daily passenger ferry service from Port Townsend to Friday Harbor April
through October. Since 1985 Puget Sound Express, or P.S. Express, has
provided
thousands of travelers with fun-packed, fascinating whale watching boat
tours around the Olympic Peninsula and the San Juan Islands. With
twenty-four years and three generations of family experience, it's a sure
bet your whale watch trip will be a lasting memory. Our daily passenger only
ferry service between Port Townsend and Friday Harbor is a great way to
connect the Olympic Peninsula and San Juan Islands.
Sponsored Listing
Crystal Seas Kayaking.
70 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone: 360-378-4223; Toll-free:
1-877-SEAS-877. E-mail
Kayak the beautiful west-side of San Juan Island with our naturalist
guides.
Crystal Seas offers 3 hour, day (6 hour) and multi-day tours and provides
free transportation from Friday Harbor to our kayak docks on Mitchell Bay.
While kayaking be on the lookout for orca whales, harbor seals, sea lions,
porpoise, bald eagles and a variety of sea birds. We specialize in small
groups but can take large private groups as well. Book both your kayaking
and a whale watching cruise though us and receive 10% off. Owner operated
since 1994 by second generation islanders.
Sponsored Listing
Kitsap Tours.
270 Olympic Drive SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Toll-free:
1-877-877-1950. E-mail
Just
a ferry ride from Seattle . . . explore Bainbridge Island, the Kitsap and
Olympic Peninsulas. Walk on the ferry in Seattle and we will pick you up
just outside the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal. Scenic, culinary,
agricultural, art, photography, garden, history and heritage tours in luxury
mini bus with never more than 12 quests. Tours run rain or shine and we
provide the umbrellas!
Bicycling
Cascade Bicycle Club
The Club is based in Seattle, Washington, and serves 5,500 members
throughout the Puget Sound region. There are club rides virtually every day
of the year, and are open to anyone wearing a helmet. Their most famous
event is the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP). Web site includes
ride calendar and many bicycling stories.
Seattle Bicycle Club. Seattle Bicycle Club. PO Box 31423, Seattle, WA 98103-1423.
A not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the interests of recreational cycling enthusiasts. Guests are welcome on their regular rides to try out the club.
Boating
Bellevue
Sail and Power Squadron
Provides public instruction classes in safe boating in Seattle's Eastside
area. In addition to teaching public boating courses, Squadron members also
participate in
Advanced Grades and Elective Courses for their own education.
Puget Sounder
Online boating magazine for Puget boaters.
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Boating News, Marinas, Boats or Yachts, Accessories, Yacht Clubs,
Destinations, Service, Events or anything else,
Diving
Emerald Sea
Dive Club
Club members reside all around the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands and
incorporate a broad spectrum of dive interests, levels of experience,
certification and age groups.
Festivals and Events
Seafair Festival
Seattle's and the Puget Sound's annual premier community celebration dating
from 1950. This month-long celebration of summer is usually held from the
second week of July through the first week of August and features parades,
art festivals, music festivals, fun runs, and more. Main events include the
Torchlight Parade, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels air show, and the Seafair
Unlimited Hydroplane Race.
Golf
Pacific
Northwest Golfer
The Pacific Northwest Golfer's Online Magazine features golf instruction
plus Pacific Northwest news, course reviews, tournament listings, and course
and driving range directories.
Guides and Outfitters
The Mountaineers
Web site for this non-profit outdoor recreation and conservation club,
headquartered in Seattle and with over 15,000 members in the Puget Sound
region and beyond. Club activities include climbing, hiking, skiing,
snowshoeing, kayaking, sailing, bicycling, nature study, adventure travel,
dancing and theater. Includes photo gallery.
Rafting
*See Go Northwest! Whitewater Rafting page.
Running
Eastside
Runners. PO Box 2616, Redmond, WA 98073-2616.
A running club on the east side of Lake Washington consisting of individuals
and family's that range from recreational runners interested in the social
aspect to serious runners who are interested in improving running
performance. All ages are welcome; from babes in jogging strollers to senior
citizens.
Sea Kayaking
Kayaking to Puget Sound's best kept
secret
Go Northwest! article with detailed charts describing a kayaking trip
to Hope Island. Find out how you can paddle with seals and see ancient
cedars.
Tours and Charters
Kitsap Tours.
270 Olympic Drive SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Toll-free:
1-877-877-1950. E-mail
Puget Sound Express. Point Hudson Marina, 431 Water Street. Port Townsend, WA 98368. Phone: 360-385-5288; Fax: 360-732-0448. E-mail
Whale Watching
*See Go Northwest! Whale Watching page.
Note: See individual cities and towns for additional visitor information as well as information on accommodations, activities and attractions in specific cities. When looking for a city or town, you can choose from either an alphabetical list, or, a list by region.
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