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The Great Orcas Island Adventure of 2025

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Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 05:15 am

Gee Creek Rest Area North Bound

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Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 05:15 am - Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm (PDT)

Gee Creek Rest Area North Bound

Gee Creek - I-5 Northbound, Ridgefield, WA 98642, United States

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The Great Orcas Island Adventure of 2025
Update ******Update******Update 8/25/25
Hi Everybody, August 24, 2025

Debbie and I have changed our plans going home, after we get off the Ferry in Anacortes on Sunday, Oct. 12th, everybody’s on their own from there.

Debbie and I will be meeting up with some MINI friends and will be going up Mt. Baker for a few days.
We will not be going south with you.

If you’ve reserved the 11:45 am Ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsend, just go online and cancel it, this will save you a $10 no-show fee. I have already canceled our.

Everything else stay the same, just how you’re going home changes.

Be safe out there,
Keith LeWarne

Update * * * * * Update * * * * * 8/12/25

The Great Orcas Island Adventure
October 9th - 12th, 2025

Hello, now is the time to book your Ferry rides to and from Orcas Island, WA.

Go to: Washington State Ferries, https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries

The reservations are saving you a spot on that ferry, at that time. Without a reservation, you wait in the standby line, if they have room onboard, you get to go.

Make a reservation for: Thursday, October 9th for the 11:55 am Ferry. From Anacortes to Orcas Island, WA.

Make a reservation for: Sunday, October 12th for the 6:50 am Ferry. From Orcas Island to Anacortes, WA.

All later ferries are “book” full, we can check in about a later time when we’re on the island, but reserves this time of 6:50 am ferry for now.

Please Note,
Debbie and I will be going home a different way. So, ONLY book this ferry if you’re coming south with us!!

Make a reservation for: Sunday, October 12th for the 11:45 pm Ferry. From Coupeville, WA to Port Townsend, WA.

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Thursday, October 9th

Meet Up Time: 5:15 am

Meet Up Location: Gee Creek Rest Area, I-5 Northbound, Ridgefield, WA

Depart Time: 5:30 am

I-5 North to: McDonald’s, 1325 Marvin Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Proceed to: McDonald’s, 1301 Commercial St, Anacortes, WA

For regrouping, before getting in line to catch the 11:55 am to Orcas Island Ferry.
We must be in the bounding line by 10:45 am.

Proceed to: Anacortes Ferry Check In Terminal

Have your Online reservation (Paperwork / iPhone) ready to be scanned at the toll booth. Vehicle under 14’ + Driver = $54.30 Vehicle over 14’ + Driver = $68.15
Adult Passenger (19 - 64 years) = $16.50 Adult Passenger (65 + years) = Must show proof

No cost for return trip, but most have a reservation for return trip to Anacortes, WA

Take the 11:55 am Ferry to Orcas Island, WA Arriving at 1:05 pm.

We’ll be too early for checking in at the Resort, so we’ll take a drive to Eastsound, the largest town on the Island. Where we’ll stop, shop and load up on the local Wine and goodies for the weekend. And then, maybe find someplace for Lunch.

Proceed to: West Beach Resort,
190 Waterfront Way, Eastbound, WA 98245

Club Group Dinner Thursday night at Cabin # 8: LeWarnes & Registers hosting.

Dinner: Lasagna, French Beard and Salads.

All the fixing for S’mores every night around the fire pit.

Friday, October 10th

Free Day: Maybe a drive up to Mt. Constitution, highest point on Orcas Island. Lots of hiking trails.

Wine and S’mores around the Fire Pit

Saturday, October 11th

Free Day: Maybe a walk-on-board Ferry ride to Friday Harbor for a walk about & lunch.

Wine and S’mores around the Fire Pit.


Sunday, October 12th

Meet Up Time: 6:00 am
Location: Orcas Island Ferry Terminal

Have your Online reservation (Paperwork / iPhone) out and ready to be scanned.

Ferry Depart: 6:50 am

Take the 6:50 am Ferry to Anacortes Ferry Terminal.

(Remember, we might be able to get a later in the day ferry time. But, we have to have a reservation in hand and be on the island, to get a later ferry time)

Go home from here or you could join Debbie and me as we drive down WA State Hwy #20 to catch the 11:45 pm Ferry at Keystone Ferry Landing, going over to Port Townsend, WA.

Photo Op: Deception Pass Bridge
Deception Pass Bridge Scenic Vista Parking

Take the 11:45 pm Ferry to Port Townsend.

Optional Lunch: Quench Waterfront Kitchen & Bar,
1019 Water St, Port Townsend, WA
360-385-1055

Follow State Rte 20 W to US-101 S

US-101 S to: Flying J Travel Center
Rest Stop 2725 93rd Ave SW, Tumwater, WA

Head south on I-5 South to your home destination!

Thank you for coming out and having fun with us,

Keith & Debbie.
Updated August 10, 2025


West Beach Resort
190 Waterfront Way, Eastsound, WA 98245
360-376-2240
westbeachresort.com




OMS Board Approved this listing.
Keith LeWarne


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The Great Orcas Island Adventure of 2025, 9 October | Event in Ridgefield | AllEvents
The Great Orcas Island Adventure of 2025
Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 05:15 am