San Juan Islands, Washington
Things to do and learn
 Whale and Wildlife ViewingWhether from a chartered boat, kayak or costal beach San Juan Island provides a wealth of wildlife viewing opportunities |  KayakingExperience the island's coast and all its wildlife from a sea level perspective. |  HikingHike across golden grasslands, through evergreen forest and along rocky coasts. |
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 BikingWith quiet roads and scenic stretches the San Juan Islands are ideal for family biking. |  Shopping and DiningFriday Harbor on San Juan Island is a picturesque town with lots of unique shops and great eats. |  American HistoryAt one time the San Juan Islands were a disputed territory. Children can explore San Juan Island National Historic Park and learn about this interesting part of American History. |
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 EcologyWith access to a variety of beaches teaming with wildlife and fauna, the San Juan Islands are a perfect backdrop to study coastal ecosystems. Children can take a ecosystem scavenger hunt searching for clues as to how organisms interact with their environment. |  Marine BiologySea lions, seals, whales and dolphins are some of the marine mammals that inhabit the waters of the coast of San Juan Island. Children can learn about the different types of marine mammals and learn about their unique biological adaptations. |  GeographyWhat is an archipelago? How are they formed? There is no better time to find out than while visiting the San Juan Islands. Children can explore the geology of archipelagos and create a collection of samples documenting its geological history. |
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