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varieties which are the only estate-grown grapes - other varieties come from the warmer
climes of the Yakima Valley. Make sure to at least glance at the camel across the road.
Trophy Charters
FISHING
(
www.fishthesanjuans.com
)
Fishing trips for black bass and tiger rockfish can be arranged
through Trophy Charters, which does half-day fishing tours aboard a 29ft sport fisher
from $95 per person.
Western Prince Cruises
WHALE-WATCHING
(
www.orcawhalewatch.com
; 1 Spaing St, Friday Harbor)
Western Prince Cruises is the San
Juan Islands' oldest whale-watching tour company and its year-round ecofriendly excur-
sions keep an eye out for eagles, seals and porpoises as well as the formidable orcas.
Tours on the
Western Prince,
which accommodates up to 30 people, depart daily from
June to August (adult/child $85/56), less often and less expensively in spring and fall.
You can make reservations via its website or visit the office right next to the ferry dock
in Friday Harbor.
ORCAS FROM THE SHORE
The best way to view orcas with the least environmental impact is from the shore.
This sounds unlikely, but the Salish Sea surrounding the San Juans boasts some of
the best whale- and orca-viewing shore locations in the world. Peak season is May
through July. We suggest packing a picnic and binoculars to the following loca-
tions:
»
San Juan County Park
San Juan Island.
»
Cattle Point
South San Juan Island.
»
Lopez Island
West side.
Sleeping
San Juan County Park Campground
CAMPGROUND$
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