There are few things in the world more awe-inspiring than seeing whales in the wild, and these are the spots to circle on the map to experience it for yourself.

Their population has been declining, and there are less than 75 members of resident orcas left. Transient/Bigg’s orcas range from Alaska to California. They feed on marine mammals such as sea lions, ...

One minute you’re watching sailboats ... You might spot bald eagles soaring overhead or seals popping up in the cove. Eastsound sits in the middle of Orcas Island like a gem in the crown of the San ...

Nestled where the Cascade Mountains meet the eastern Washington desert, this town surrounds the southern tip of Lake Chelan—a 55-mile long sliver of the bluest water you’ve ever seen. The lake is so ...

As we hike the 3-mile round-trip Turtleback Mountain trail in a preserve on southwest Orcas Island, Douglas fir and madrone give way to the rocky 930-foot summit of Ship Peak and expansive views over ...

grey seals, and naturally, puffins. Our cruise was enriched with engaging and enlightening commentary, as our tour guide, Steve, highlighted points of interest and was brimming with local history. All ...

A small, uninhabited island where the sun beams down and waves ... We were lucky enough to spot black guillemots, razorbills, cormorants, grey seals, and naturally, puffins. Our cruise was ...

The puffin burrow cam came back to life after a long winter. Puffins are sea birds, as good at swimming as they are at flying, and migrate seasonally. US general details China military plans to ...

A sea kayaking journey through the Johnstone Strait offers eye-to-eye encounters with orcas, humpbacks and sea ... off the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia.

Four rehabilitated Hawaiian monk seals have been returned to the wild ... tags and released back to the wild this month on Tern Island at Papahanaumo­kua­kea. The pups explored their ...

WHIDBEY ISLAND STATION, Wash. — If you've always been curious about foraging for mushrooms but don't know the good ones from the bad, there’s a tour in Island County that will give you a crash ...

It’s that time of year again: Farmers market season is back! Use this handy, updated list of farmers markets–including dates and times—that span from the Seattle-area to the Eastside and the islands.