I grew up in Washington State, but I had no idea that wild Orca whales spent part of the year not far from where I lived. These beautiful animals are endangered due to pressures from polution, overfishing and recreational boating.
Lime Kiln Point State Park is a prime (and non-impact) Orca viewing location on San Juan Island in the northern Puget Sound region from approximately April to October.
Lime Kiln Point was named for the historic nearby lime kilns that, at one time, turned the local abundant limestone into lime for commercial use. The finished lime was transported by ship from the kilns to ports around the world. Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse helped to keep these ships from running aground while they navigated the waters of Haro Strait off the west side of San Juan Island. The lighthouse still operates today, serving as a historic interpretive site and Orca research center.
This 5 X 7 inch (matted and framed to 8 X 10) folk art ink and pencil original drawing of Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse with Orcas by Susan Girard is available for purchase for $45.
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