The state has funded a converted whale-watching boat for 10 weeks to supplement its unreliable car ferry schedule.

Fidalgo Island, located about 1.5 hours from Seattle, is separated from the mainland by a canal, but as soon as you cross over on Highway 20, you'll start to get that San Juan Islands vibe.

A free walk-on ferry service to the San Juan Islands launched this week as part of a state-funded pilot program. The San Juan ...

You might’ve noticed: Our islands have been getting quite a bit of national attention. In January, The New York Times called the San Juan Islands one of the top travel destinations of the year, and it ...

Not all of these trips leave from the Seattle area, and some may be best suited for daytrips. Most tour options depart from the San Juan Islands, which sit north of Seattle. To get to the islands ...

The laid-back city of Seattle beckons art lovers ... consider a scenic Amtrak train ride. Washington's San Juan Islands archipelago in the Salish Sea comprises more than 170 islands.

Located in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, San Juan Island offers mild summer temperatures and lots of outdoor activities. Visitors to the island will find a National Park Service site, packed with ...