San Juan Island National Historic Park

It isn't a vacation for Brian and me if it doesn't involve a National Park.  I take my National Parks very seriously, (stop laughing),and right now the count is at 51.  Fortunately for us, the San Juan Islands, (a brand new designated National Monument), are just a quick hop, skip, and a jump from Whidbey.  Really they are about an hour drive and an hour ferry ride, but - close enough.  You might think that with San Juan Island being so small and so close to Canada, it wouldn't be worth the trip.  Well, you are wrong.  I loved it so much I even became a Junior Ranger,  (No, I am not kidding, I have the badge to prove it.)  For me, this is exciting stuff!  (No, really.  I'm serious).  And of course, it is beautiful.  Hello.  It's Washington.

Whidbey Island & The San Juans - #islandlife

This is our second summer making the pilgrimage to Washington State for some sea and sun.  My parents have a flat in Langley, a quaint little sea town on Whidbey Island - about an hour-ish ride from Seattle, via ferry.  As usual, our crammed itinerary was full of lighthouses, camping, clamming, and boats.  We extended this year's trip by two days, and probably could have stayed even two more.  Until next time....