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Posey Island (1 acre) Two campsites, renowned for its crimson sunsets and beau-
tiful wildflowers.
Outlying Islands ( 360-376-3711; www.outerislandx.com ) on Orcas Island can organize
various trips and boat transfers to the outlying San Juans. Phone or check out the
website. Alternatively, you can visit with your own boat/kayak. Campsites generally
cost $23 per night.
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Lopez Island
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While some of the smaller San Juans are known for their standoffish 'No Trespassing'
signs, Lopez - or Slow-pez as it's sometimes known - is the ultimate friendly isle where
local motorists give strangers the 'Lopezian wave' (two to five fingers raised from the
steering wheel) and you can leave your bike outside the village store and it'll still have
both wheels when you return several hours later.
Though less well set-up for tourism than its two more populous neighbors, Lopez'
tight-knit community and well-organized infrastructure offer a surprisingly varied selec-
tion of campgrounds and B&Bs. Lopez village is the island's centerpiece, a pinprick of a
settlement that holds a weekly summer farmers market and boasts a couple of enterpris-
ing restaurants, while a couple of miles to the north, Lopez Island Vineyards showcases
the island's local wine production.
Every April Lopez stages the ironically named Tour de Lopez , a laid-back noncom-
petitive cycle race where winning is incidental. The balloons are out again on July 4,
when the island temporarily breaks out of its stupor to host what is, allegedly, the state's
most electrifying firework display .
For maps and information go to the Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce
( www.lopezisland.com ; Lopez Rd, Lopez Village) .
Sights
Spencer Spit State Park PARK
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