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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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...

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Chris Teren - Golden Orca San Juan Island
San Juan Island in August!

Come visit us in August, the crown jewel of Summer, the grand finale of the summer, the month of the famous San Juan County Fair...

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Traveling with your teen ion San Juan Island
11 Teen Tested Tips for a Successful San Juan Vacation

Have you ever wondered what it is your teenager wants in a family vacation? We did too, so we asked! The answer is simple: Have...

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John Sinclair Photography
Top 5 Reception Ideas for Your Outdoor San Juan Wedding

You are getting married on stunning San Juan Island! You've picked the rugged cliff by the lighthouse, the purple fields of the Lavender Farm or...

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Boating on San Juan Island
5 Amazing Ways to Explore San Juan Island by Boat

Assuming you’re not an endurance coldwater swimmer, you will either fly or take a ferry to San Juan Island. Once here, we encourage you to...

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Pelindaba Lavender Farm on San Juan Island
Visit San Juan Island in July!

Come visit in July when San Juan Island activities abound and you'll see why the island has been named one of the top travel destinations...