Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands - Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest - page 234

Spencer Spit State Park is one of only four state parks on the San Juan archipelago. Two
sand spits have formed a marshy lagoon that is a prime spot for various species of water-
fowl. It's a good place to kayak, fish, beachcomb and enjoy the stunning scenery. If
you've got gear and a shellfish licence it's also a popular spot for foraging mollusks.
Watmough Head BEACH
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This scenic area at the island's southeastern extremity holds three trails, the best being
the under-a-quarter-mile stroll to Watmaugh Bay, a stunning arc of pebbly sand framed
by a sheer rock cliff on its northern side. Young seals may pop their heads up at you from
the water as you stroll the shore.
Lopez Island Historical Museum MUSEUM
( www.lopezmuseum.org ; Lopez Village; noon-4pm May-Sep) This tiny museum exhibits anti-
quated farm machinery, early pioneer photos and various rotating exhibitions. What it
lacks in scale it makes up for in charm.
Port Stanley Schoolhouse HISTORIC BUILDING
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The restored 1917 schoolhouse is run by the local historical society and offers a good
photo op. To get to the schoolhouse from Lopez Village, take the road east past Hummel
Lake. Turn left at the T-junction and follow the road around.
Activities
Lopez Island Vineyards WINE TASTING
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( www.lopezislandvineyards.com ; Lopez Village; tastings from $5; noon-5pm Fri & Sat May-Sep)
Lopez Island Vineyards has been making wines from grapes grown organically on the is-
land since 1987. You can drop by the tasting room to sample its Madeleine Angevine and
Siegerrebe varieties.
Harmony Charters FISHING, CRUISE
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( www.harmonycharters.com ; 973 Shark Reef Rd) Skippered day and overnight fishing trips are
available from Harmony Charters which operates out of Fisherman Bay. Visitors select