Orcas Island, “the Gem of the San Juan Islands” with its abundance of evergreen trees, is the largest of the San Juan Islands of Washington State. In the Pacific Northwest of the USA, Orcas Island was once a primary producer of orchard fruit in Washington State. Now Orcas Island is home to a lively community of artists, contractors, resort owners, and country folk.
Moran State Park, the largest land public access park in the San Juan Islands, occupies a large portion of Orcas Island’s eastern half providing over 30 miles of hiking trails as well as numerous campsites, sightseeing vistas, and lakes for boating and fishing.
Orcas Island also features more state and local public access parks for picnics and recreation. Resorts, marinas, and vacation rentals can be found across Orcas Island for the benefit of seasonal and quick-trip visitors.