Saturday, July 29, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Camp Orkila — from Haley Cruz Winchell — YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line. We will be holding Community Zip Day on Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. … Continue reading
— from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks — Ever dreamed of waking up with the sound of the ocean right outside your window? Do you enjoy working with others? Then we are looking for you. San Juan County Parks is looking for a camp host with a small … Continue reading
Saturday, July 15, 8 a.m., Buck Park — from Rick Markov — A fun day of Pickleball with friends and fellow Pickleball enthusiasts is scheduled for next weekend, Saturday, July 15. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Buck Park and will benefit Orcas Center. Three Divisions are slated, to … Continue reading
— from NAS Whidbey — A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted two rescues this past weekend, one on Friday night, June 23 and another on Sunday, June 25, 2017. The first rescue was on Mount Baker, the other on Mt. Ellinor located … Continue reading
— from Northwest Public Radio — Here’s what your sporty friends should be talking about today. An Orcas Island, Washington, man is the first person to complete the Race to Alaska on a standup paddleboard. He stroked 750 miles solo from Port Townsend up the Inside Passage, crossing the finish … Continue reading
— from Kim Ihlenfeldt for Orcas Park and Rec — Orcas Park and Rec is offering another year of Kings Tackle Football. The 2017 season will begin with practices starting Jul. 31. League play for ages 6 through 14 are divided as Pee Wees, aged 6-8; Midgets, aged 9-10; Juniors, aged … Continue reading
— from Washington Sea Grant — In 2016, the Washington Clean Vessel Act, a joint project of Washington State Parks, U.S. Fish & Wildlife and Washington Sea Grant, based within the UW College of the Environment, helped divert a record 10 million gallons of raw sewage from Puget Sound, Lake … Continue reading
— from Gwyneth Burrill for Sail Orcas — The Orcas High School Sailing Team is a hot item on the NW racing circuit this year. After winning the NWISA Team District Championships last weekend they will be representing the PNW in Norfolk, VA May 26-28 for the Baker Trophy National … Continue reading
— from Kim Ihlenfeldt for Orcas Park and Rec — This summer Orcas Park and Rec is bringing a variety of sports camps your way. These half- and full-day camps run week to week and include Skateboarding, Soccer with Coach Rob, British and Brazilian Soccer with Challenger, Volleyball and Basketball … Continue reading
— by Gray Gailey (6th grader) — This year, on Apr. 23, Camp Orkila hosted their first annual ROAR, or Rogue Obstacle Adventure Race, on a windy, rainy afternoon. Before the race began, a Camp Orkila counselor spoke to the excited crowd of participants, ages ranging from five to 50, … Continue reading
May 13, 2017 — from Riley Smith — Come explore Moran State Park’s many mountain lakes, wooded single track trails, and the 2,409 foot Mount Constitution on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The trails offer views of the Cascade Mountain range to the East, surrounding … Continue reading
Sunday, April 23, 1 p.m., Camp Orkila — from Jared Larson — Our Kids Spring ROAR is a Rogue Obstacle Adventure Race that combines the elements of mud, water, color and obstacles – including a cargo net crawl and at least one massive mud pit. This event is a great … Continue reading
Saturday, April 22, 7 a.m., Cascade Lake — from Orcas Adventures — Orcas Adventures is proud to sponsor the Bill Yarlott Youth Fishing Derby on opening day of fishing season on Cascade Lake in Moran State Park. Join us for a memorable day on the lake where Rainbow, Kokanee & … Continue reading
Saturday – Sunday, March 18 – 19, Orcas School Gym — from Kim Ihlenfeldt — Come cheer on the 5th Annual March Mayhem Basketball Tournament hosted by Orcas Island Park and Recreation this weekend, Mar. 18 and 19. Ten teams are traveling from near and far to participate in the … Continue reading
Sunday, March 19, 1 p.m., Turtleback Mountain Preserve — from Tanja Williamson, San Juan County Land Bank — Welcome Spring. The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust invite you to the third annual March Turtleback March, a 5 mile “up and over” hike on the Turtleback Mountain Preserve. … Continue reading
— from Rainshadow Running Staff — Over the past few weeks, you may have gone for a hike or a bike ride in Moran State Park or driven through the park on Olga Road. However you choose to enjoy the park, you probably came across some pink ribbons hanging in … Continue reading
— from Justin Paulsen, Vikings Booster Club — Vikings Basketball is on the road this weekend, and the Orcas Booster Club wants to make sure you don’t miss any of the action. Thanks to our incredible sponsors, we are proud to be able to offer live-streaming of the Orcas v. … Continue reading
Saturday, February 18, 5:30 pm, Orcas Center — from Donna Laslo — After nearly losing his 65-foot schooner Crusader in a strong Alaskan tide, local author Jonathan White vowed to understand these mysterious, implacable sea surges. An avid sailor and surfer, he recognized that the sun and moon had something to … Continue reading
— by Carol Kulminski — Don Webster, an Orcas Island Lions Club member, has volunteered at the Lions Camp Horizon in Blaine, Washington, for 11 years. He has seen firsthand the needs of this unique camp and knew that the kitchen remodel would be costly, but was long overdue. A … Continue reading
— from Salish Sea Pilot — Talking to cruisers from up and down the coast at the Vancouver Boat Show last week, we realized not everyone knows precisely what waters are included within the “Salish Sea.” Of course, everyone knows the Salish Sea. They know the name was officially adopted … Continue reading