Tourists planning a visit to San Juan Islands must not miss the opportunity to go to the Friday harbor. The ideal time for visiting the place is during winter when you can experience its breathtaking beauty. You can walk around Mountain Lake in Moran State Park and experience one of the best hikes on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands.
During winter, you can go for a bike ride in the hills. Since no mountain biking is allowed in the summer months, you can enjoy the wide and soft trails and experience the thrills of biking. Moreover, there is nothing like a winter trail ride on beautiful horses through forests of San Juan PM.
Tourists can also enjoy rocky and pebbled beaches of the islands that are strewn with massive old-growth driftwood. You can either stroll or go for a hike. Some people build little beach huts out of driftwood logs and just sit inside to enjoy the beauty of nature.
When you visit Friday Harbor, make sure that you go to the famous Whale Museum. It could prove to be a great way to learn about marine life, especially before you go out on a whale watching tour. You can listen to orcas, humpbacks and other types of whales on hydrophone recordings in the whale museum. You will get a chance to see several fascinating displays of whale skeletons and even learn about the behavior of these spectacular sea creatures.
A visit to Friday Harbor during winter could prove to be an unforgettable experience for the tourists.