After nearly eight months of hibernation, the sun has started to show its face and summer is nearly upon us! Brighter, longer, and warmer days can only mean one thing: It’s camping time! Around the globe, especially in the Pacific Northwest, a wide range of people...
It would be an understatement to say that we love and appreciate our natural environment and the various species of wildlife that make their homes on San Juan Island. I mean, who wouldn’t love to be able to watch Bald Eagles hunt from their living room couch, or take...
Summer is almost here and for us, that means it's camping season, the best time of year! But why go camping in the first place? In some families, camping is a tradition that is passed on from one generation to another, singing the same goofy songs, having grandpa...
Our winter Lodge guests get an extra treat during their already chiller and cozier stay: otherworldly stargazing over Neva Lake. But they’re not the only lucky ones. There are sky shows all year round, and we happen to be perfectly primed and positioned—with wide inky...
There’s so much to appreciate about our slice of the Pacific Northwest: outdoor adventures, five-star dining, unique cultural experiences, and awe-inspiring natural beauty. And there’s perhaps no better way to soak up the stunning scenery in this neck of the woods...
Whether you’re visiting for a day or planning an extended stay, the San Juan Islands boast plenty to do, see, and explore for travelers of all ages—set against a backdrop that features some of the Pacific Northwest’s most magical scenery. San Juan County is home to...
So, you’ve been asking yourself, “Can I visit San Juan Island for a day?” and the answer is yes, you can! It depends a bit on where you live, of course, but if the place you call home is in or near Seattle, deciding to be adventurous and visit us for the day is...
San Juan Island serves up gorgeous views in every direction, so no matter where you’re posing for a photo, it’s going to look like a painting. The visuals are all different and stunning, and often stop us in our tracks. We are so grateful to live where we do! Our...
Time and time again, we sing the praises of traveling during the off-season. Sure, the weather is not always as stellar as the more popular travel times, but if there is one thing you can't count on when you live in the Pacific Northwest, it is the weather. We have...
One of our favorite things we hear from guests is that they love to stargaze from Lakedale. Not only that, but we’ve also had people pop by the front desk or stop us when they see us around the property to say they got a front-row seat they weren’t expecting for a...
Even with so much to do on San Juan Island, we occasionally get a hankering to do a little “off-island” exploring. And the Washington State Ferries make it so easy to travel from your San Juan Island lodging to Orcas, home of Moran State Park and some of the best...
You might think it’s a safe bet to assume that the summer season here at Lakedale is when we work the hardest. With all of our guests enjoying outdoor fun, a full schedule of summer events and activities, and the general “busy-busy” that comes along with our peak...