Welcome to Island Life & Travel Tips
This is where we share the best of San Juan Island—from local secrets and seasonal adventures to spa insights and guest-favorite experiences.
These posts are written by Earthbox staff and guest contributors who live, work, and explore here year-round—so you’re getting the real inside scoop.
We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we love creating and sharing them!
10 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Help the Orca Whales in the San Juan Islands
The first time I ever saw Orca whales was at Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island. My husband, daughter and I had hiked...
10 San Juan Island Must-Do’s for First Timers
There is so much to do on beautiful San Juan Island and in cute Friday Harbor, it may be hard to decide how to prioritize...
San Juan Distillery - Boutique Spirits with a Local Flair
A mile southwest of Roche Harbor, on the shores of beautiful Westcott Bay, you’ll find apple orchards dating back to 1870, from a time when...
5 Absolutely Amazing Bicycle Routes on San Juan Island
San Juan Island is known for its safe and scenic bike routes. If it’s a good work-out through picturesque farmland and panoramic views of the...