(Photos courtesy of Benjamin Helle)

Catch a short and scenic ferry ride from Anacortes and you’re on your way to any of the many beautiful San Juan Islands.

Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and covered by tall evergreens, San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw islands offer endless and unique adventures for the island-goer. Visiting any one of these islands anytime of the year is recommended, but a visit during fall showcases the many seasonal festivals happening in this unique part of Washington.

During these crisp autumn months, San Juan Island puts on events such as the Vineyards Harvest Festival, Savor the San Juans, Great Island Grown Festival, Artstock, Oktoberfest and the Friday Harbor Film Festival.

We invite you to e-mail your photos and stories to us as part of an ongoing feature called “From Your Corner of Washington” – we want to gather images of landscapes, homes, views, and personal narratives from all over the state.

Q) How do I submit a photo or story to be used in “From Your Corner of Washington”?
A) Please send your text or image attachment (in JPG format) via e-mail to Stephanie Horn at [email protected].

Q) What are the guidelines for submissions?
A) All submissions will be screened according to our blog use policy.

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