{"product_id":"moon-san-juan-islands-best-hikes-local-spots-weekend-getaways-paperback","title":"Moon San Juan Islands: Best Hikes, Local Spots, Weekend Getaways - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDon Pitcher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMoon Travel Guides\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Island time' isn't just for the tropics: Escape to evergreen forests, rocky shorelines, and the glittering sea with \u003ci\u003eMoon San Juan Islands\u003c\/i\u003e. Inside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible itineraries\u003c\/b\u003e like a 10-day best of the islands and a weeklong family camping trip, with coverage of gateway towns such as Anacortes, Whidbey Island, and Bellingham, plus nearby Seattle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique experiences and can't-miss sights: \u003c\/b\u003e Picnic on cliffs overlooking the ocean or paddleboard on a tranquil lake. Visit local farms filled with fragrant lavender or fluffy alpacas and sip wine or cider at island vineyards. Savor the flavors of the Pacific Northwest at incredible farm-to-table restaurants, sample oysters fresh from the sea, or browse your way through quirky bookstores and funky antique shops \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe best outdoor adventures: \u003c\/b\u003e Go sea kayaking or glide through glimmering nighttime waters during a bioluminescence tour. Marvel at the islands' marine life, including orcas, humpback whales, porpoises, and seals, during a whale-watching trip. Sail around the islands or fish for salmon, cod, and halibut. Take a forest hike, spot rare birds, or bike through rolling farm country and along the stunning shorelines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert advice\u003c\/b\u003e from former wilderness ranger Don Pitcher on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from romantic B\u0026amp;Bs to stunning campsites \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color photos and detailed maps throughout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThorough information\u003c\/b\u003e on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith Moon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the San Juan Islands your way.\u003c\/b\u003e Exploring more of the Pacific Northwest? Check out \u003ci\u003eMoon Coastal Oregon \u003c\/i\u003eor \u003ci\u003eMoon Columbia River Gorge \u0026amp; Mount Hood.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Moon Travel Guides: \u003c\/b\u003e Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerhaps \u003cb\u003eDon Pitcher's \u003c\/b\u003elove of travel came about because he moved so much as a child; by age 15 he had lived in six states and two dozen East Coast and Midwestern towns. He moved west for college, receiving a master's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where his thesis examined wildfires in high elevation forests of Sequoia National Park. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Don landed what seemed the coolest job on the planet shortly after grad school: being flown around Alaska's massive Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in a helicopter while conducting fire research. Wild places continued to beckon, and over the next fifteen years Don built backcountry trails, worked as a wilderness ranger, mapped grizzly habitat, and operated salmon weirs: anything to avoid an office job. After that first season in Alaska, he spent three months in the South Pacific, and quickly found himself addicted to travel. His explorations eventually took him to thirty-five countries and all fifty states. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Don is the author of \u003ci\u003eMoon Anchorage, Denali \u0026amp; the Kenai Peninsula \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMoon San Juan Islands\u003c\/i\u003e. He served as editor for \u003ci\u003eBest Places Alaska\u003c\/i\u003e and is a contributor to Triporati.com and other websites. Don's photos have appeared in a multitude of publications and advertisements, and his fine art prints are sold in many Alaska and Washington galleries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Don lives in Homer, Alaska with his wife, Karen Shemet, and their children, Aziza and Rio. When not busy on other projects, he also works as a wedding photographer and volunteer radio DJ. Visit donpitcherphotography.com to read his blog and learn more about his writing and photography projects.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 7.52 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763688440096,"sku":"9798886470048","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/046ba41fe9e7f8cfd588b1f904f121b8.webp?v=1780239328","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/moon-san-juan-islands-best-hikes-local-spots-weekend-getaways-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}