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Whale Watching in the San Juan Islands86

Whale Watching in the San Juan Islands

Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Washington state lies a group of islands that is a virtual paradise for the adventurous soul. Home to vast green forests, sparkling clear waters, and the unbridled scenery of the Pacific Northwest lies what is perhaps the best land based location on the planet for observing orca whales. The place is Lime Kiln State Park located on San Juan Island, the namesake of the 172-island chain that occupies this northern most portion of Washington State.

24 comments    washington seattle puget sound
Amazing Antarctica! Strange Fish and Other Creatures78

Amazing Antarctica! Strange Fish and Other Creatures

Interest in Antarctica seems to be growing with each passing day. It is one of those places on earth which is still pristine,and hiding a wealth of interesting discoveries for scientists to unearth. Antarctica. The 'land of the extremes'...

14 comments    science geography whales
Killer Whales: Interesting and Fun Facts, Videos, Photos, and Links about Orcas90

Killer Whales: Interesting and Fun Facts, Videos, Photos, and Links about Orcas

Amazing videos, photos and facts about Orca or Killer whales.

50 comments    education killer whales shamu
The No1 Predator of the Sea, the Orca Whale67

The No1 Predator of the Sea, the Orca Whale

Most people believed that the Great white shark was the No1 predator of the sea's until recently, when a fishermen noticed a great white shark being attacked by a pod of Orca whales. The Orca whale has adapted...

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Things to do in San Juan Islands74

Things to do in San Juan Islands

There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do in San Juan Islands which located in the Salish Sea between three great cities and two countries: Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria. The San Juan Archipelago comprises more than 700 islands and reefs....

1 comment    travel fun vacation
Killer Whale Facts73

Killer Whale Facts

The Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca) isn't actually a whale but the largest member of the dolphin family.

3 comments    killer whale orca whale
Gray Whales47

Gray Whales

Rising from the depths of the sea, propelling one self high into the air, diving back in the ocean, moving slowly with every fierce motion. Flying through the waves at high speeds, swerving around the open vast wilderness of the sea. ...

2 comments    poetry writing literature
The Whales and the Boat48

The Whales and the Boat

The marine life of the Arctic, and the fishers that wish to destroy their culture. How does this story play out?

6 comments    poetry fish pirates
Adventure Tourism: Take An Orca Whale Kayaking Tour On San Juan Island76

Adventure Tourism: Take An Orca Whale Kayaking Tour On San Juan Island

San Juan Island is one of my favorite places on earth. I have been so blessed that every time we've gone to the island, we have been privileged to see my favorite of all wildlife - the magnificent Orca whales. To see them in their natural...

19 comments    travel kayak hmtswk4
Free Keiko - inspiring story of the most famous whale66

Free Keiko - inspiring story of the most famous whale

Free Willy, movie about a killer whale, was a huge success in 1993. Keiko, who starred as Willy, touched hearts of millions. This is his story.

0 comments    freedom whale orca
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