In Seattle, the 4th of July marks the beginning of summer. On San Juan Island, in Friday Harbor – it means an all day party packed with small town fun. What can you expect to find there? Here’s the 2013 lineup: 10:30 AM – The Fabulous Fifties Parade What local event would be complete without [...]

The third annual Cider & Mead Festival on Orcas Island is just days away. Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., music and festivities will abound on the Eastsound’s Village Green. Tastings will be available for those 21 and over. A variety of food pairings will be presented by local restaurants. And, all [...]

There’s nothing quite like a garden in bloom. I can remember the first time my mother and I stood together surrounded by flowers. I was five. The air was so quiet I thought I could hear the blooms opening. To be five again, hand-in-hand with my mom, soaking in the flowers. Wouldn’t that be nice? [...]

For the last three years, Philip Donlay has lived in the San Juans. This was not originally the plan. He was a corporate pilot. He flew private jets all over the world. But when an obscure auto-immune disease forced him from the cockpit, he needed to find a more permanent home. “I have been a [...]

The greatest street performers from around the world will be converging on Victoria, BC this July. And, Kenmore Air is flying a lucky pair to catch the show. From July 19– 28, the Victoria International Buskers Festival will feature a variety of free, mostly outdoor performances. To enter for your chance to win two (2) [...]