New Orca Calf – Just in Time For Christmas!

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on December 23, 2011
By Stephanie

J16 Slick with her new baby calf J48 and her 2007 daughter J42. Photo by Candice Emmons, NWFSC, December 17, 2011. Taken under NOAA permit #781182400.

Exciting News! It’s been kept quiet to make sure all parties confirmed, but NOAA’s NW Fisheries Science Center and the Center for Whale Research have confirmed that on December 17, 39-year old J16 (Slick) gave birth to a new baby calf in Puget Sound, probably only a few hours judging from the fresh fetal folds, before being seen and photographed by veteran field researcher Candice Emmons of NWSFC.

Guest Shares Christmas Gift Giving Ideas

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on December 15, 2011
By Stephanie

We are tired of the “commercialized” Christmas. How many times have we all said that?? This year we have decided to do something about it.

Island Events For the Holiday Season

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on December 6, 2011
By Stephanie

The town is always lovely in December, with storefronts decorated and lights twinkling everywhere. There’s no trace of the hustle and bustle of mainland cities – a peaceful calm fills the air, and there is truly a sense of joy everywhere on the island.

Wedding Photographer Available

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on December 5, 2011
By Stephanie

We love hosting weddings on the lawn at the Lower Tucker House – the ancient willow tree adds such gentle beauty to the setting. One of the weddings were had the privilege of hosting and catering this summer was captured on film by free lance photographer Jonathan Steinberg.

Free Tickets!

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on December 5, 2011
By Stephanie

No one likes to pay taxes, but here’s a chance for you to recoup some of the lodging tax that you pay on hotel rooms. Thanks to funds received from the Friday Harbor Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, the Whale Museum is able to offer free Vacation Passes to our inn guests. The pass is good for