In the spring of 1974, principal photography began on a low-budget thriller called Jaws, directed by a relatively unknown ...

The sharp-tailed snake, scientifically known as Contia tenuis, plays an important role in Pacific Northwest ecosystems. The ...

Best kayaking in the San Juan Islands of Washington. Kayak tours and best places to launch in the San Juans, including ...

These craggy islands 27 miles from the Golden Gate are home to hundreds of thousands of birds and marine mammals — and a handful of scientists.

Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation. The community came together for a beautiful day at Parish Hall and the Labyrinth to celebrate the nonprofits that make a difference on Orcas Island ...

Killer whales have been spotted hunting seals near the Farne Islands. Visitors on Billy Shiel’s Boat Trips, who run cruises from Seahouses, caught a rare glimpse of a family of orcas on Sunday, May 25 ...

If you'd like to experience a similar landscape but eschew the crowds of Olympic National Park, head to Moran State Park on Orcas Island. Only 60 miles of Salish Sea separate Olympic and Moran, but ...