Click to Call
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Trip Advisor
  • Yelp
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Prepare for Your Kayak Tour
  • Blog

Outdoor Odysseys Kayak Tours

  • Sea Kayak Tours
    • All Sea Kayak Tours
    • Day/Night Tours
    • Multi-Day Tours
    • Specialty Tours
    • Custom & Private Tours
  • About Us
    • About Outdoor Odysseys
    • Giving Back
    • Careers
    • Our Guides
    • Food & Amenities
    • Reviews & Press
    • Cancellation Policy
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Prepare for Your Kayak Tour
  • Contact Us
  • Blog

San Juan Island Kayaking Blog

In the Press

San Juan Island Makes the New York Times!

September 3, 2012

In the Press

San Juan Island Makes the New York Times!

Check out this great New York Times article about Tucker the dog, the world’s only canine whale researcher! The writer, Kirk Johnson, came out on a three-day kayak tour with us in August of this year. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/us/sniffing-out-a-subtle-scent-to-help-save-some-whales.html?_r=2&hp

Vacationing in the San Juan Islands

August 28, 2011

In the Press

Vacationing in the San Juan Islands

Come out to San Juan Island and join us for a sea kayaking trip to see why the San Juan Archipelago is the little-known jewel of the Pacific Northwest!

Island Visitors

June 30, 2011

In the Press

Island Visitors

Article about San Juan wildlife from the Seattle Times, brought to you by the folks at Outdoor Odysseys Kayak Tours.

May Sunset Magazine Article on the San Juans

May 10, 2010

In the Press

May Sunset Magazine Article on the San Juans

We had a nice mention (and great photo!) in the current May issue of Sunset Magazine. They ran a four page “Insider’s Guide to the San Juan Islands” and we had the good fortune to be mentioned on page 78. (If you look closely the paddler in the back of the kayak is my wife, Libs!) The photo was taken just as we were leaving San Juan County Park on the West side of San Juan Island. We launch all our 1, 3 and 4 day tours from the county park as it is the best place in the San…

Outside Magazine says Outdoor Odysseys is one of their “ten favorite liquid adventures in the United States”

February 11, 2011

In the Press

Outside Magazine says Outdoor Odysseys is one of their “ten favorite liquid adventures in the United States”

Jetsetter’s Online Magazine

February 14, 2011

In the Press

Jetsetter’s Online Magazine

Paddling the Whale Trail – The San Juan Islands Their story begins… Despite living in Seattle for the last 12 years, I’m basically a landlubber. The smallest boat I’ve been on in years was a small county ferry that holds 20 cars. So I was both nervous and excited to learn that I was going to get to write this review for a sea kayaking company that operates out of Friday Harbor, Washington on San Juan Island. The outfitters are called Outdoor Odysseys, and the name doesn’t lie. Before I tell you about the hours spent paddling, the aching muscles,…

Primary Sidebar

We’re on Instagram!

Post on-the-water new guide training photo op. Not Post on-the-water new guide training photo op. Not shown: the shivering from all of the rescue scenario practicing. Shown: the aura of competence and confidence that you can expect from our team. Guide class of 2025 🎬
Follow on Instagram

Subscribe to the Blog

Categories

  • General
  • In the Press
  • Kayak Jokes and Humor
  • San Juan Island Kayaking
  • San Juan Island Sea Life
  • San Juan Island Wildlife
  • Sea Kayaking Recipes

Search

Recent Posts

  • Disconnect to Reconnect: Embracing Nature in the San Juan Islands
  • REI Adventures and Outdoor Odysseys
  • A Case for Kayaking: Wildlife Observation
  • Wildflower Season in the San Juan Islands
  • Passing the “Special Ops” Torch

Archives

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Trip Advisor
  • Yelp

Footer

  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Orca Whales & Wildlife
  • Lodging, Dining & Transportation
  • Island Activities
  • Prepare for Your Trip
  • Giving Back
  • Travel to San Juan Island
  • Packing for your Kayaking Tour
  • Kayaking FAQs
  • General Trip FAQs
  • Outdoor Odysseys Sea Kayaking
  • 86 Cedar Street
  • Friday Harbor, WA 98250
  • 360-378-3533
  • paddle@outdoorodysseys.com
  • Privacy Policy
  • Digital Gift Cards
  • Subscribe to Our Newsletter

© 2025 Outdoor Odysseys. All Rights Reserved.

Choose Your Sea Kayak Tour

I need more info!
Create A Custom Trip