September 16th, 2008
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Only by ferry or seaplane can you access the beautiful San Juan Islands and that is what makes this
destination so special and pristine. The San Juan Islands are made up of Lopez, Orcas, Shaw and San Juan Island. Orcas Island to many is home to the mighty killer whale and one can watch them cruise the shoreline either by sea kayak and sometimes from land. Lopez Island is the most rural of the three major islands and offers the visitor frequent viewings of bald eagles, otters, seals and the orca whale. Shaw Island is definitely the quietest of all the islands offering the visitor a primitive environment where one can totally detach from reality and let go.
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July 29th, 2007
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Ocean Shores, Washington began as a highly touted real estate development, but over the years it has settled into its present incarnation as a fine family resort town on the central coast of Washington State.
The 6,000 acre peninsula is just 75 miles west of the state capitol of Olympia and close enough to Seattle (132 miles) and Portland (165 miles) to draw weekend visitors year ’round. In fact, it’s Washington’s most visited seaside destination, with mile after mile of wide, sandy beaches completely open to the public.
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