2024年9月5日 · Set on a rocky cliff at the west end of San Juan Island, Lime Kiln Point is considered one of the best whale-watching spots on earth. Catch a glimpse from a viewpoint or the lighthouse. Beach Exploration. Bird Watching. Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running. Interpretive and Visitor Centers.

Lime Kiln State Park is one of the best places in the world to watch whales from shore, and is the inspiration for The Whale Trail. Three pods of southern resident orcas (J, K and L pods) frequent nearby waters from May to September, and often come spectacularly close to shore.

Lime Kiln Point State Park is a 42-acre Washington state park on the western shore of San Juan Island in the San Juan archipelago. The park is considered one of the best places in the world to view wild orcas from a land-based facility. [2]

Lime Kiln Point State Park is one of the most beloved parks in Washington and attracts visitors from all over the world. A microcosm of the Salish Sea, Lime Kiln serves as a spectacular educational platform with boundless opportunities for interactive learning experiences. Friends of Lime Kiln Society’s (FOLKS) mission is to

2022年8月5日 · Are you looking for whales? It’s not always easy to find these elusive marine mammals, but of all places in the San Juan Islands, you are most likely to spot these gentle giants at Lime Kiln Point State Park. Southern Resident Killer Whales, an endangered species of Orca, often pass close by its rocky beaches searching for chinook salmon in ...

Lime Kiln Point is a 36-acre day-use park set on the west side of San Juan Island. The park is considered one of the best places in the world to view whales from a land-based facility. Orca whales are common in the waters off Lime Kiln.

Lime Kiln Point State Park provides an opportunity for park visitors to view orca whales from shore in an area with connections to the cultural stories of the picturesque San Juan Islands.

Lime Kiln Point hosted a productive cement industry between 1860 and 1935, with workers laboring as much as ten hours a day at the kilns to produce thousands of barrels of lime per year. This popular 41-acre State Park is also home to an historic lighthouse that dates back to 1919.

Also known as Whale Watch Park, Lime Kiln Point State Park is a 36-acre day-use park with an iconic lighthouse set on the west side of San Juan Island. The park is considered one of the best places in the world to view whales from land.

The Lime Kiln Point State Park Trails in Washington offer a beautiful coastal experience with stunning views of the Salish Sea and the surrounding islands including Vancouver island in Canada. The trails take you through a mix of forested areas and rocky shorelines, with the highlight being the iconic Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse.