Wildlife of San Juan Island, Washington
June 3-6, 2025
Photograph wildlife around San Juan Island in the beautiful Salish Sea off the mainland coast of Washington state. Spring is an exciting time for wildlife as the young foxes are exploring away from the den, southern resident orcas are returning as they follow the salmon runs, and harbor seal pups are being born on the rugged rocks scattered around the island. Many sea birds are arriving as well as other marine mammals including Biggs Orcas, humpback whales, and gray whales. Join us for this incredible opportunity to explore and photograph the wildlife that thrive in the Salish Sea around San Juan Island, Washington.

Space is available but limited.
​Registration deadline is April 28th.

Baja Wildlife Adventure for women
January 31-February 8, 2026

Each year, gray whales travel thousands of miles from arctic seas to the warm waters of Baja California’s lagoons to court, mate, give birth, and care for their young. Join Diana McPherson on this photography adventure to take part in one of the unique natural wonders of the world as you visit three different whale sanctuaries for arm’s-length encounters with these graceful giants. During your journey along the southern portion of the arid peninsula, you’ll also have great opportunities to photograph and observe beautiful desert vegetation, birds, and other wildlife, visit Spanish missions, and learn about the region's history.
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  • Enjoy thrilling opportunities to view and photograph gray whales up-close during small-boat excursions.
  • Explore hidden coves, snorkel with sea lions and tropical fish, and relax on the pristine beaches of Espíritu Santo, a protected island and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
  • Visit a home in San Ignacio and learn from your host how to make flour tortillas by hand.
  • Take a boat excursion off the shores of La Paz to seek out the largest fish in the world, the graceful plankton-feeding whale shark.
  • Take a short boat excursion to visit Lands End, the southernmost point of Baja, and view the the geological feature, El Arco
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