Boat Anchor Types
A local blogger that I follow rather closely just published a great review of boat anchor types on his blog. Alan, who goes by the nickname Stormy, lives aboard his boat, The, ‘ in the Bellingham area...
View ArticleSan Juan Island Vacations
The Huffington Post just published a four part exposé on the San Juan Islands. Even as a life-long recreator of the islands, I found some new information. The pictures in the articles make for good eye...
View ArticleWhere to See Whales
Trying to find killer whales in the Puget Sound is a bit like trying to find needles in a haystack. Everyone once in a while though, people get lucky. While Lime Kiln State Park is consistently one of...
View ArticleSeashore Foraging
Deborah Luhrman just published a great article on her experiences with a seashore foraging class she took on a Californian beach near Monterey Bay. The class was taught by lifelong seashore forager...
View ArticleSan Juan Sailing Video
When I was a kid, my friends and I used to watch snow boarding videos in October and November to get all psyched for the impeding snow season. Now that we’re smack dab in the middle of winter weather,...
View ArticleGreat Live Aboard Boat Article
My wife turned me on to this wonderfully written article about living aboard a boat. Every once in a while, I’ll come across articles like this. The author, Captain Keith, is truly a kindred spirit. He...
View ArticleWave and Tidal Energy Being Harnessed Off Whidbey Island
I was just alerted to this article on KUOW.org about a tidal power project off the coast of Whidbey Island. This is only a pilot project, so it has a lot more to do with research and than reliable...
View ArticleSeashore Foraging and Wild Food Walks
I’ll tell you. Those coastal Californians seem to have all the fun. I just read this article about Kim Lombard, a commercial fisherman and teacher in San Francisco that takes studens on wild food walks...
View ArticleThe Cost of Global Warming in 2013
You may have seen this article already. It’s gone viral and been circulating the internet. This article is about the current costs we are paying for global warming right now. You may have heard the...
View ArticleHarbor Seal Pups in Puget Sound – NOAA Study
This great YouTube video talks about harbor seal populations in Puget Sound through the narration of Harriet Huber, a NOAA researcher. Harbor seals were once seen as competitors to Puget Sound...
View ArticleEarly Spring Edible Nettles
Foraging season has officially begun! Yaaaaaay! I’ve been anxiously watching for some sign of new growth on my morning walks. Today I was treated to two awesome sights: stinging nettle buds and indian...
View ArticleChinook Salmon Fishing in the San Juan Islands
Ever wonder why Chinook Salmon are so hard to catch in the San Juan Islands? The population numbers of this legendary fish have been declining steadily for the last several decades. I just ran across...
View ArticleHow to Stay Safe While Boating
This guest post contains some very common sense advise that should be followed by boaters. Also check out our maritime safety best practice checklist. Many Americans love spending time in the great...
View ArticlePlanning An Extended Backpacking Trip
Backpacking is a great way to get away from it all and enjoy the the great outdoors. If you are planning an extended backpacking trip, it is important to remember a few things. Below, we will discuss...
View ArticleCypress Island Hiking Trail Map
I’ve written several posts on this blog about Cypress Island, and two chapters of my book are dedicated to it. This post contains links to all the GPS hiking trails that I’ve collected so far. I will...
View ArticleSelf-Watering Garden Bed
I ran across this article on treehugger a couple weeks ago and I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s rare to come across an idea that so completely blows my mind that it leaves me reeling from the...
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