While the state of Washington may be best known for its deep forests, rugged national parks, and bucket-list volcanoes, it's also a haven for aficionados of the ocean. The state's 3,026 miles of ...

The San Juan Islands are the crown jewels of the Salish Sea, a pristine Pacific Northwest archipelago beloved for its natural beauty. The views are spectacular, and there’s hardly anywhere better to ...

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. — Suddenly, the orcas are everywhere. Their telltale fins pop up all about us—a pod of at least dozen. Our whale-watching boat, the Sea Lion, is one of a handful nearing them at a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some of the most revered islands in the United States are home to national parks, picturesque coastlines, and orca feeding grounds ...