Travel + Leisure magazine polled its readers and ranked the best islands in the continental U.S. See why these Washington islands made the list.

Designer Chad Dorsey and builder Kurt Bielawski fell in love with Washington state’s San Juan Island more than 20 years ago, in awe of the archipelago’s natural beauty. They lovingly ...

Adventurers who don't mind being the only one for miles around should check out this secluded state park in the San Juan Islands that is only reachable by boat.

A orca pops out of the Salish Sea south of the San Juan Islands as seen from the Puget Sound Express’ Red Head whale watching passenger ferry from Friday Harbor, Washington, on San Juan Island ...

A orca pops out of the Salish Sea south of the San Juan Islands as seen from the Puget Sound Express’ Red Head whale watching passenger ferry from Friday Harbor, Washington, on San Juan Island ...

The San Juan Islands are deemed an “arts hot spot” by the Washington State Arts Commission because of the high number of galleries, working artists and art dealers.

Jul. 8—A waterway in the San Juan Islands has officially been renamed to honor one of Washington's first Indigenous elected officials. The little-known strait of water — about a half-mile wide ...

In Washington state’s San Juan Islands, a waterfront home spanning about 15 acres is asking $14.5 million. The property is owned by Ed Nigro, founder of Nevada-based GBank Financial Holdings ...

Twelve kayakers, including six children, were rescued Thursday afternoon after they found themselves in distress between Patos Island and Sucia Island.

Ferry rides offer guaranteed orca sightings in the Salish Sea. Tourists visiting San Juan Islands should know whale watching regulations.