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Welcome to the Earthbox News, where we share inside travel tips, island news and the coolest activities and adventures for your trip. We hope you enjoy reading these posts from various staff and guest contributors as much as we enjoy writing and sharing them.
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Interesting Farms to Visit on San Juan Island
San Juan Island is nicknamed the “banana belt” of Washington State, because it is in a rain shadow, protected by the Olympic Mountains on one...
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My Favorite Places to Drink in Friday Harbor
One of the cool things about staying at the Earthbox Inn & Spa in Friday Harbor is that you can do anything there is to...
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5 History Facts about San Juan Island We Bet You Didn’t Know!
Are you a history lover? Whether you are a Paleozoic buff or want to know why San Juan Island is American and not Russian, Canadian...
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San Juan Island’s Newest Mountain Needs You!
The name “Mt Grant” disappeared from maps of San Juan Island around the 1920’s and was slowly replaced with “Lawson’s Ridge”. The 141-acre property towering...
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Great Ideas for a Last Minute San Juan Island Getaway
There is nothing more rejuvenating and exhilarating than a last minute getaway. It makes me feel like I got away with something. It makes me...
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5 Most Commonly Forgotten Items in our Hotel Rooms
They say when you accidentally leave something behind, you secretly wish to return there. We think that’s true. Who wouldn’t want to return to beautiful...
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10 Reasons Why You Need a San Juan Island Vacation
As if you needed a reason to visit paradise, or permission for that matter. You know you deserve a break and you are worth it...
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It Takes a Village – How I got married on San Juan Island
I’m Steffi. I have been with the Earthbox Inn & Spa for 10 years. I write this blog, I take care of groups, I am...
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Relaxing Valentine's Day in Friday Harbor
Are you ready to go beyond the obligatory box of chocolates, plush bear and red roses this Valentine’s Day? Come treat your love (and you!)...