What to Do on Orcas Island
We encourage you to look around on Orcas Island while you’re here. You will have a two-hour lunch break each day of the festival, and there will be some time in the evenings to explore. You could also consider coming early or staying late, turning your writer’s festival experience into a full vacation.
There is something for everyone on Orcas. We have wonderful opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, walking, sitting, shopping, and dining. Many artists enjoy Orcas as their home, and our stores are full of paintings, pottery, textiles, and woodwork. We offer excellent dining and Orcas’s own locally raised meats, fruits, and vegetables.
The island itself is stunning. Moran State Park boasts miles of hiking and biking trails. Road biking, kayaking, and sailing are excellent, as well.
In addition, Orcas Island is not the only San Juan Island! Lopez Island, Shaw Island, and San Juan Island also offer beauty, recreation, and cultural events. We encourage you to explore.
Orcas Island Links
If you want to learn more about Orcas Island and the San Juan Islands, the links below are a good start. You are always free to ask us questions, as well.
www.sanjuanislandsdirectory.com
www.gonorthwest.com/Washington/sanjuan/islands.htm
www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Moran&subject=activities
