“Come out and help restore Burrows Island Lighthouse this summer! We’re gearing up to make huge strides this season and we have projects for every skill level, from beginner to master carpenter, [from] novice tasks [to] advanced tasks.” I emailed Kitty McKoon-Hennick, of the Northwest Schooner Society, and the woman behind the restoration of Burrows […]
San Juan Islands
Park Benches of Sucia Island State Park
Over 15 years ago, long before he met me, my now-husband hiked to the top of Mount Constitution, and looked down at the views of the San Juan Islands below. One particular interesting-shaped island caught his eye. He began to dream about visiting this island, exploring it, and sharing it with someone. The years passed […]
Hiking on Orcas Island
“In 1933 the United States was already in the 4th year of the Great Depression. Millions of people were without jobs. In March 1933 Franklin D. Roosevelt became President of the United States. Just 5 days after taking office he proposed a solution to address the nation’s unemployment woes. ‘I propose to create a civilian […]