Special Boat Trip! Learn about Smuggling Past & Future of Salmon

We’ve got a few spots left on next week’s boat adventure – “Salish Sea: Smuggling Past and Salmon Futures.” Join us for this special trip!
Here are the details:
Tuesday, August 8, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Depart from Friday Harbor.
Admission: $135.00
The intricate waterways of the islands made the perfect place to catch fish as well as hideouts for smugglers. Hear stories of our fishing heritage and future and learn about the people and places that were involved with smuggling wool, liquor, people and wildlife.
Travel through Cattle Pass to the Salmon Banks for a first-hand look at the waters that are still are resource for native fisherman and whales. Learn about salmon populations in the San Juan Islands. And along the way, you’ll also be introduced to the fascinating stories of 150 years of smuggling in the islands.
With just 12 people aboard, this tour will be intimate and informed, providing in-depth knowledge about some of our islands history. The $135 admission fee covers the cost of the boat and is not tax-deductible. Click here to register now.

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Debby Clausen and Kim Sundberg

members, San Juan Island