The San Juan archipelago is made up of over 400 islands and rocks, some only visible during low tide. They"re scattered across the Salish Sea between Washington state and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. No bridges connect the San Juans to the mainland, but four of the largest islands—San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw—are accessible via the Washington State Ferries system. Tourists come to the islands to take in the stunning coastal views, catch a glimpse of resident orcas, and partake in many outdoor activities, such as sea kayaking, biking, and hiking.
Islands of the Salish Sea
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Cheetah mother and cub
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National Take a Hike Day
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Salmon return to the Copper River
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Indigenous Peoples Day
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On a Healing Field for Veterans Day
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Freshwater plants in Aquário Natural, Brazil
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Harvest season begins
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Black History Month
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Happy Hobbit Day
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Lei Day in Hawaii
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International Museum Day
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Jackie Robinson Day
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Speed skaters in the Gangneung Oval, Pyeongchang, South Korea
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Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
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Last day of National Park Week
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Can you see the family resemblance?
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Hohenzollern Castle near Stuttgart, Germany
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A bison preserve
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Carnival comes to Olinda
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Autumn in the Prosecco Hills
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Oh, the places you’ll go
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Social climbing
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Arches National Park, Utah
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Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn, New York
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In memory of those lost
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Summer winds down in the Hamptons
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Plum blossoms in China
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