New Steps for American Camp Trail
The six-mile American Camp Trail (ACT) connecting Friday Harbor with the national park’s visitor center is a relatively easy walk for most people, but as it goes through a gully on airport property it has been difficult for some. So last Saturday, Nov. 19 a crew of Trails volunteers led by Steve Ulvi built steps […]
Know Your Island Walk, Oct 22
Joining Forces for a Community Trail, hike and learn about the creation of the American Camp Trail trail connecting the Town of Friday Harbor, WA and American Camp National Historical Park. We will walk the middle section of this 6-mile trail, and hear about its beginning and the community cooperation, both public and private, to […]
American Camp Trail workparty
Another segment of the American Camp Trail is becoming reality! New owners of the property just south of Fairway drive have donated a trail easement. There are nine private properties along the (Friday Harbor to) American Camp Trail, and this is the sixth to give a trail easement. Doug McCutchen from the San Juan County […]
Know Your Island Walk, August 27
Creatures from the three Lagoons: Join Bill Severson, member of the Trails committee, on a walk between American Camp’s three lagoons: Old Town, Jakle’s, and Third Lagoon. Explore these fascinating ecosystems and the flora, fauna and history that make them unique. Meet at Jakle’s Lagoon parking lot. This will be an easy two mile walk […]
Visit from Lopez Trails
Back row: Dick Coffey, Nick Aldrich, Jeanne Aldrich, Mike Moore, Kirm Taylor, Mike Methe Front row: Theresa Simendinger, Maureen Jones, Leslie Methe, Gus-Gus
National Trails Day — Hike Young Hill!
June 4th is National Trails Day, a Saturday to celebrate being outdoors on a trail. The American Hiking Society started this annual celebration to honor the many ways trails connect Americans to the land and to each other. Whether one is on foot, on a bicycle, on horseback, or in a kayak or canoe, June […]
Know Your Island Walk, May 21
Join Harbormaster Tami Hayes on a tour of the Marina with the new dock improvements. Then we will see up close the new construction along the waterfront with new restaurant and shops rising from the ashes of the terrible fire two years ago. Parking passes will be available and we will meet in front of […]