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The Bird Rock Blog
Thoughtful travel guides, seasonal stories, and island life—one month at a time.
Updated monthly, our blog offers insider tips, curated experiences, and local stories to help you make the most of your time on San Juan Island. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape, dreaming of next season, or just want a deeper sense of what island life feels like, you’ll find it here.
Explore our most recent posts below—each written with care, curiosity, and a local’s eye.
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Best Places to go Winter Birding on San Juan Island
San Juan Island is considered one of the best places to watch birds in the state. The isle has such variety in habitat, ranging from...
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Food & Art Weekend San Juan Island
My sweetheart and I recently treated ourselves to a “school is back in session and the holidays aren’t here yet” getaway to San Juan Island...
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9 Tips for the Most Rewarding Whale Watching Experience on San Juan Island
San Juan Island is one of the top whale watching destinations in the world. Sometimes whales even frolic in the harbor of our little coastal...
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10 Most Favorite Winter Activities on San Juan Island
Winters on San Juan Island are invigorating, quiet, festive and just what the doctor ordered when holiday planning, cooking and shopping gets you down. Our...
