Pick your pleasure on Orcas Island.  It’s a magical mix of arts and culture, lush forests, placid lakes and endless outdoor possibilities.  Charming villages of Olga, Deer Harbor, Westsound and Orcas Village dot the island as centers of culture, art and cuisine.  Relax and enjoy the island’s quality sampling of restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and museums.

For a dose of the great outdoors, hop aboard a whale watching and wildlife tour.  Rent a kayak and see the island paddling along its shores, or jump on a bike and cruise the countryside.  Hike the rugged old growth trails of the 5,000-acre Moran State Park to see the expansive marine vistas from the summit of Mount Constitution.  On your way, watch for soaring bald eagles, wild deer, fox, rabbits or more than 250 species of birds that can be seen here throughout the year.  Taking in the the sunset over Puget Sound, with fog clinging to the island's forests, can make truly be a spiritual experience.