| Located off the northern coast of Washington State, | | | | 360-degree view of nearby islands, to an easy, |
| Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands and | | | | kid-friendly woodland stroll around Mountain Lake, |
| is noted for its diverse landscape of mountains, | | | | Orcas offers beautiful scenery as you walk past |
| wooded countryside and spectacular vistas. Whether | | | | old-growth forests meandering streams and cascading |
| you are interested in kayaking, orca whale watching, | | | | waterfalls. A favorite camping destination is the 5,200 |
| hiking, camping, fishing or the cultural arts from | | | | acre Moran State Park offering, in addition to hiking, |
| sculpture to chamber music, Orcas Island has | | | | freshwater swimming, trout fishing, and wildlife |
| something fun for everyone. | | | | watching. |
| For those interested in wildlife tours, check out the | | | | In addition to its spectacular scenery and outdoor |
| kayaking and Orca whale watching expeditions. A | | | | activities, Orcas is also well known for its artist |
| popular kayaking trip goes from Orcas to Yellow | | | | community including many galleries, studios and |
| Island. Watch for bald eagles, river otters and harbor | | | | workshops. Workshops specializing in pottery, |
| seals. A number of local companies offer kayaking | | | | sculpture, metalwork, hand-blown glass, jewelry, wood |
| courses and guided kayak adventures. For some | | | | art and more are available year-round. A cultural hub, |
| dramatic videos, try YouTube with the keywords | | | | the Orcas Center features year-round concerts, plays, |
| "Kayaking with Killer Whales"! | | | | musicals, dances, art exhibits, and special events. One |
| However, if kayaking with killer whales seems perhaps | | | | of the highlights each summer is the Orcas Island |
| a bit too adventurous, then how about a hike to the | | | | Chamber Music Festival. Held in the last weeks of |
| top of Mount Constitution? Orcas Island offers a | | | | August, this two-week long Chamber Music Festival |
| number of opportunities for hiking, camping and fishing. | | | | features internationally renowned musicians providing |
| From a strenuous, 7-mile climb to the 2,409 foot | | | | world-class music, in a friendly and relaxed |
| summit of Mount Constitution, with its spectacular | | | | atmosphere. |