American Camp

Part 2 in my San Juan/Oregon adventures.

Another place we went hiking at on San Juan Island was American Camp National Park.

It's named American Camp because in 1859, Great Britain and America agreed to joint occupation of the island while water boundaries were settled between the two states. American Camp was on one end of the island, English Camp was at the other.

We didn't get a chance to explore English Camp, save it for next time!

Back in Friday Harbor..

We had coffee at this great place..

Crows Nest Coffee Shoppe.

Could give Starbucks a run for their money.

Then my birthday came.

Which meant our five hour kayaking trip.

I honestly didn't take many pics from the kayak since it's a lot harder then I thought it would be...

These are the few I managed to capture.

Unfortunately, no orcas graced us with their presence.

Apparently this summer has been a slow one for producing Chinook Salmon..

Which is what the orcas in this area come near the island to eat.

Disappointing but it was still really fun and just another excuse to try again next year!

I finished my birthday with dinner and ice cream by the docks with Kris.

26 gone... 27 begun.

The next morning we got on the ferry and came back to the mainland.

Next stop... Oregon.

More to come...

Lime Kiln State Park

I know I've been pretty delayed on photos from my trip but I finally got down and dirty and edited a whole bunch.

I flew to Seattle (after partying hard with my friends since I wouldn't be home to celebrate my birthday) where Kris picked up myself and my hangover before driving an hour away to catch a ferry. Another few hours before we boarded the ferry, another hour to cross, and then we were in beautiful Friday Harbor, San Juan Island.

I loved San Juan Island.

Loved it.

I'm not a big seafood person but that's literally all I ate while I was there.

The first night I had the most amazing seafood pasta at Blue Water Bar & Grill.

If you ever go visit the Island, you have to eat there.

I also had the best Fried Scallops (I have a huge thing for scallops) at Friday Crabhouse which is right next door to Blue Water!

We stayed at the Orca Inn which is pretty much the only place you can find to stay at that's under $100 a night. 

It was small but very clean and perfect for what we needed. 

I did so much hiking while I was there. 

When we weren't doing the kayaking trip... We were hiking.

I saw wildlife every day.

Black tailed deer were everywhere, there's no way you can travel the island and not see one.

We also saw porpoises from Lime Kiln Lookout, seals, chipmunks, snakes, and even some foxes from far away!

We also caught frogs near a pond in Lime Kiln!

I loved walking around Friday Harbor when we weren't exploring forests. 

I also couldn't get over just how NICE everyone was.

So unlike Vegas. Must be something about living on an Island...

This is just a small taste of my experience on the island.

More coming soon.

Adventure Time!

Credit

I'm packing and getting ready because at 7am tomorrow morning... I'll be on a plane to Seattle! My boyfriend will be picking me up and then we will drive to the ferry to get over to San Juan Islands. Kris has to drive 7 hours to Seattle to get me and I won't be sleeping period (I never do before a trip) so I figure we will be crashing hard once we get to the hotel. 

I can't wait to explore a new place, go hiking, take lots of wildlife shots, and most importantly...

Kayak with killer whales on my birthday!!

(My birthday is Tuesday hint hint nudge nudge)

From my last trip to Oregon

Then a few days spent in Oregon with my bf and his family.

Then back home to good old Sin City!

I'm really excited for this trip but I'm also pretty nervous..

I think it's safe to share with you guys that long distance has become really difficult for both of us so we will be deciding some things when it comes to our relationship...

But I'm focusing on the fun times, so is Kris, as this may be our last good time together.

I'll try to update as much as possible while I'm gone but if you don't hear from me..

NO WORRIES!

I'll be back on the 26th.