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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!
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5 Must Do Summer Things to do on San Juan Island
There is nothing like Summer on San Juan Island. The killer whales are here, sailboats are bobbing in the port of Friday Harbor, there are...
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10 Tips for a happy & healthy Summer Vacation on San Juan Island
Laughing reduces stress, anxiety and depression. It even diminishes pain. Go see a comedy at the San Juan Community Theatre or at the historic Palace...
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Are we there yet? 7 Tips on How to Plan a Relaxing Family Vacation to San Juan Island
A Summer vacation or weekend getaway to San Juan Island is such a treat. There are so many fun adventures to be had: whale watching...
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10 Summer Must-Dos on San Juan Island
It’s Summer on San Juan Island! The Orcas are here, the sun is out, the isle is bustling with amazing activities, festivals and events. Come...
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Happy 99th Birthday - Lime Kiln Lighthouse!
If San Juan Island were to be summed up in one picture, it would be a picture of the Lime Kiln Lighthouse at the Lime...
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7 Unique Ways to experience Nature on San Juan Island
Being out in Mother Nature is said to quiet the mind, heal the heart and rejuvenate the body. Seeing breathtakingly beautiful vistas, a wild Orca...
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Voluntourism on San Juan Island - Be part of something bigger!
We all know what a difference a day makes, how good it feels to help others, how full our emotional coffers are after experiencing something...
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Girlfriend Getaway San Juan Island - In Search of the Rain-Shadow
It all started with a selfie, when I was searching for a title picture for my article How to Plan the Perfect Girlfriend Getaway to...
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10 Ways to fight the Winter Blues – San Juan Island Style
It’s that time of the year. The holidays are over, the sun hasn’t been seen for weeks, it’s cold and dark and drizzly outside and...