Washington State

Fantastic Cascade Falls on Orcas Island

At 40 feet, Cascade Falls Orcas Island is the tallest waterfall in the San Juan Islands. This stunning waterfall is in Moran State Park, on the island’s east side. Moran State Park is 6 miles south of Eastsound. Moran State Park is home to incredible freshwater lakes, unbeatable views, and spectacular waterfalls. On this hike,…

Exploring the Seattle Underground

When planning a Seattle trip, sites like Pikes Place and the Space Needle are a no-brainer. Fortunately, I also discovered a Seattle underground tour. Beneath the Streets is a Seattle underground tour that leads guests through subterranean passageways and shares the fascinating tale of how this unique space came to be. The fire of 1889…

North Beach Orcas Island

North Beach Orcas Island is located on the north side of the largest of the San Juan Islands. While public access on this beach is small, it offers spectacular views and is an excellent place for beach combing. You never know what you’ll find! You can catch a glimpse of Sucia Island Marine State Park…

A Week on Orcas Island

Orcas Island in Washington State is one of the San Juan Islands. This scenic island located northwest of Seattle is only 57 square miles. After seeing the San Juan Islands on TV several years ago, I added it to my bucket list. After researching the different islands, I decided Orcas was the best fit for…

Seattle Trip (1.5 Days)

Our Seattle trip was only 1.5 days, but we were able to pack a lot in a short time. We arrived in the Emerald City by ferry after spending a week on Orcas Island. Then, we checked into our hotel, the Seattle Kimpton Monaco. We’d reserved a tour at 3:30, Beneath the Streets Underground History…