The Victoria Star 2 arrived back last night after a wonderful weekend in the San Juan and Gulf Islands, spreading joy, toys and treats to kids throughout the Salish Sea. Volunteers with the Bellingham Lion’s Club dressed as pirates and clowns, handing out handmade toys and balloon swords, and of course Santa was on board… Continue reading 2013 Bellingham Central Lion’s Club Christmas Ship A Huge Success
Tag: San Juan Islands
Christmas Ship 2013 With The Bellingham Lions Club
The Bellingham Lions will be taking out the Victoria Star 2 again for their annual Christmas Ship cruise in the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands. Santa will be aboard, delivering gifts and cheer to children throughout the islands. It’s a tradition that’s now in it’s 66th year. Whatcom Magazine just ran a nice feature… Continue reading Christmas Ship 2013 With The Bellingham Lions Club
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 15, 2013
There was a bit of fog again this morning, but it dissipated as we made our way into the San Juan Islands. We journeyed through the middle of the archipelago, before heading out towards the southwest side of San Juan Island. Once there, we found a group of active Orca whales, and were able to… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 15, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 8, 2013
Lots of whales and lots of sun today! We were able to have long looks at J and L pod (2 of the three resident pods of Orca whales). They were out off the southwest side of San Juan Island. This is shaping up to be a great week – resident and transient Orca whales… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 8, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 1 & 2, 2013
Still lots of whales to be seen – yesterday it was a Humpback whale that we had the opportunity to watch for about 45 minutes in Rosario Strait. Then today (Monday) we found a small group of transient Orca whales near the Lopez Island Ferry Dock. We still have a few weeks to go in… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 1 & 2, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 31st, 2013
Local radio station KISM joined us for our Whale Watching Adventure cruise on Saturday, which turned out to be a great day for sun and Orca whales! Take a look at a few photos from the cruise, taken by Jen Irwin of Cascade Radio Group.
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 25th, 2013
We had to venture north today once again, into the Canadian Gulf Islands, but we were able to see several different transient groups of Orca Whales. It delayed our arrival into Friday Harbor by a few minutes, but it was well worth it after seeing so many whales. Today (Monday) is looking good as well,… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – August 25th, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 22nd, 2013
Yesterday was a great day for whales – we found a group of transient Orcas on our Whale Watching Adventure cruise in the San Juan Islands. Included are a few photos taken by Eric Creitz.
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 17th, 2013
It started a little gray this morning, but the skies soon cleared for a sunny, beautiful day in the San Juans. We ventured out west of San Juan Island, and found L-Pod near the Lime Kiln lighthouse.
Bird Watching Cruise Report – July 27, 2013
We left the harbor on another wonderful summer day. We cruised to Chuckanut Bay to observe the nesting Pigeon Guillemots and the Glaucous-winged gulls. The Glaucous-winged gulls have chicks that are a ball of fluffy grey. Â Glaucous-winged gulls are the only gulls that stay here year round and nest here. The other gulls that we… Continue reading Bird Watching Cruise Report – July 27, 2013
