As we’ve told you all by now, Moran State Park on Orcas Island has over 30 miles of hiking trails – many of them winding through beautiful old growth forests. The Pacific Northwest is known for having some of the oldest, most diverse old growth forests in the United States. Other parts of the nation [...]
The San Juan Islands have always been known for their amazing wildlife sightings. From the largest breeding population of bald eagles in the lower 48 to the world famous Orcas pods that call the water surrounding the islands home, there is always something or someone exciting to see if you keep your eyes peeled. Some [...]
Moran State Park on Orcas Island is well known for its amazing natural beauty. With Mount Constitution, the highest point in the San Juans, diverse hiking trails and multiple waterfalls and lakes it is, without question, a grand park to behold! With all that modern day grandeur you might not know that Moran State Park [...]
If you’ve heard of Moran State Park, you’ve probably heard of Mt. Constitution – the highest spot in all of the San Juan Islands topping out at a formidable 2,409 feet above sea level. If you’ve heard of Orcas Island, you’ve probably heard of the Turtleback Mountain Preserve at about 1,519’ above sea level. Chances [...]
There’s no better destination than glamping in the great outdoors of Orcas Island to get you and your partner out on a real romantic respite. What’s so romantic about glamping on Orcas Island? We’re glad that you asked. 1. It’s an island. You can’t help but feel a different energy and excitement when you hop [...]
You probably knew that Moran State Park on Orcas Island was home to Mt. Constitution, five freshwater lakes and Cascade creek but did you also know that, largely because of all of those amazing features, Moran State Park also has plenty of waterfalls to explore? Sure does. While there are several of the unnamed seasonal [...]
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If you’re looking for a quick and rewarding hike to the summit of Mt. Constitution in Moran State Park on Orcas Island, then we highly recommend you kick things off at the Little Summit trailhead and take it to the top. From here, you’ll have a 2.2 mile hike to the tower that offers a [...]
There’s a lot of great walking in the woods on Orcas Island and especially in Moran State Park. With about 30 miles of hiking trails (several lead to the top of 2,409-foot Mt. Constitution, the highest point on the San Juan Islands) you can really gear up or gear down depending on your appetite! If [...]
We all know that Moran State Park on Orcas Island has plenty to offer for land lubbers with over 5,000 acres to explore but did you know that there are five different freshwater lakes available for fishing?! That’s right, Cascade Lake, two Twin Lakes, Mountain Lake and Summit Lake are all located in Moran State [...]
