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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San Juan Island Winter
Take time for Romance, Relaxation & Rejuvination!

Winter is the time for romance, relaxation and rejuvenation on San Juan Island.

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Winter Romance in Friday Harbor
San Juan Island on a Budget - 10 Tips to Save Big on Your Island Getaway

Are you wanting an island getaway without the expense?  We've put together some tips for you to help you not break the bank.  

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Happy New Year
New Year's Resolution - San Juan Island Style

We have all done it, set ambitious goals for the coming year, barely remembered by the time the rains stop, leaving you feeling frustrated and...

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Two Spyhops Chris Teren
Mommy, can we adopt a whale for Christmas?

You've been blessed if ... you've seen them. Maybe on a whale watch boat, maybe from shore. You heard them breach and sing, saw them...

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San Juan Island Gift Ideas
10 Gift Ideas from Beautiful San Juan Island

Imagine shopping for your Christmas presents without ever setting foot in a mall. Imagine instead strolling from museum to boutique to gallery in a small...

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Fishing on San Juan Island
Friday Harbor Salmon Classic -- New Derby with a Long Tradition

On December 4th and 5th, 2015, as part of the Northwest Salmon Derby Series, Friday Harbor will host its first Friday Harbor Salmon Classic. The...

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Friday Harbor Film Festival
Friday Harbor Film Festival

Living on an island drives the point of environmental immediacy home like nothing else. All of our garbage needs to be hauled off the island...

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Pelindaba Lavender Farm on San Juan Island
The Pelindaba Lavender Farm (and why tanners didn't get the plague)

We at the Earthbox In & Spa source the body care products for our guest rooms from the local Pelindaba Lavender Farm. They smell and...

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San Juan Island Sea Salt
Six Unique Unforgettable Souvenirs from San Juan Island

Are you a fellow traveler who spoils their friends and family with small and sometimes not so small gifties from the places you visit? Are...