Vehicle reservations on the Washington Sate Ferry for spring travel from Anacortes to Friday Harbor for travel between March 26 and June 17 will become available at 7:00 a.m. PT on Monday, March 6.

30% of spaces are released 2 month before your travel date. An additional 30% are released 2 weeks before. 30% are released 48 hours before with 10% being available for stand-by travel each day. Reservations are highly recommended. No reservations are needed for walk-ons and bikes.

With early Spring the rich cultural offerings on the isle reemerge like the wildflowers on the prairie. Experience the renowned Salish Sea Early Music Festival at Brickworks featuring musicians from all over the world. Explore the three new Spring exhibitions at the Island Museum of Art or the hilarious Alfred Hitchcock play at the community theatre. Check out the new restaurants and shops and treat yourself to a rejuvenating anti-aging facial and a signature massage at the adorable Spa at Earthbox.

Witness the first wildflowers and baby foxes make an appearance, have a sunset picnic on the beach, yoga in the moss on top of a mountain, find a pot of gold on the self-guided St Patti’s Day scavenger hunt or go on the first whale watching tour of the season. Early Spring on San Juan Island is a real treat.