![]() At the summit is a four-story observation tower modeled after a 12th century mountain fortress. At the top, there is a short, moderately steep path from the parking lot and gift shop to the tower. Located in Moran State Park, a winding road snakes to the top, climbing 2000 feet in just six miles! In spite of- or maybe because of the challenge, bikers climb the mountain road, too. Mount Constitution is the crowning jewel in the San Juan Island chain. It's busier than the other lakes, but has ample parking and water to accommodate visitors. It also has a playground and a boat ramp. Swim, paddle board, kayak, or fish for trout in these clean, clear lakes.Ĭascade Lake provides the most amenities rent boats and buy some ice cream. Moran State Park encompasses 5400 acers of wild, forested hills, and five fresh-water lakes. NOTE: The tide needs to be pretty high to put them in, so check tide charts when planning your day. (You will see the sign towards the back of the gap.) To check out starfish and mussels hanging on the pier, walk down Haven Road and scramble down a little hill to a thin strip of public beach.Ĭrescent Beach is walking distance from Eastsound in fact, Main Street turns into Crescent Beach Drive just east of town. Access it from Main Street's Eastsound Waterfront Park or from a stairway between the Island Thyme shop and the Forest Ceramic Gallery. Shoreline Preserve - At low tide, find critters of all kinds in little pools or clinging to piers. Luckily, the Clever Cow Creamery serves delicious ice cream until 8pm every night! Most stores and restaurants close by 5, so check ahead and plan accordingly. Many grapevines and mature trees frame darling shops that sell everything from outdoor gear to souvenirs, clothes, and food. and every 3rd Friday at 5 p.m.Eastsound is a charming little village that manages to make visitors feel comfortable without being pretentious. As a satellite of the Rotary Club of the San Juan Islands, they embrace the club’s purpose: “Changing our community, our country, and the world through goodwill and service above self.” Orcas Rotary meets by Zoom every 1st Friday at 9 a.m. Orcas Island Rotary supports the values and efforts of Rotary International. We appreciate their cooperation and support: thank you, tennis players! We put up four temporary courts, doubling the number of pickleball courts available for the tournament. ![]() The pickleball community extends its gratitude to the tennis players who granted us access to the two tennis courts at Buck Park. The key to success was the generous support of the following community sponsors: Island Market, Presenting Sponsor Co-Sponsors Banner Bank, Chicory Wealth, Island Petroleum and Rays Pharmacy + Con’s Pit Stop + Island Life Sponsors Gudgell Properties, Linda Hamilton, Bob McPherson, Rainshadow Solar, Sea Island, and Star Surveying Supporters Frank & Barbara Fagen, Island Hardware & Supply, Island Thyme, Paul & Tammy Pollard and Greg Stafford and Donors Dianne Bennett, Forest Ceramics, Orcas Food Co-op and Orcas Island Parks & Recreation. ![]() Next year’s tournament is scheduled for the weekend of August 10-11, 2024 – mark your calendars! Featured events included mixed doubles, women’s and men’s doubles a BBQ in the park Saturday afternoon and a prize raffle to support the launch of the new Orcas Island Pickleball Club. The two-day tournament (August 24-25) hosted 62 players from Orcas, San Juan, Lopez islands, Oahu, and the mainland. Group B Men’s Doubles: 1) Ron Claus and Tony Andrade 2) Bob McPherson and Matthew Laslo Group A Men’s Doubles: 1) Jemuel Morris and Nigel Oswald 2) Michael Harlow and Valerie Alexandov ![]() Group B Women’s Doubles: 1) Monica Connell and Barb Skotte 2) Donna Laslo and Rosedanie Cadet
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