Lime Kiln Point State Park

USA / Washington / Friday Harbor / West Side Road, 1567
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1567 West Side Road
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-2044
parks.state.wa.us/540/Lime-Kiln-Point

Lime Kiln Point is named for the lime that used to be mined and burned there for cement production. Situated on a rocky point, this park is a popular whale-watching location, especially orcas. Minke whales, orcas, porpoises, seals, sea lions and otters are all visible at times. The peak whale-watching season is May through September, with June and July being the most likely months to see whales, but I've never seen any after 6 visits. The lighthouse was built in 1919 and still serves as a navigational beacon for ships in the Haro Strait.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lime_Kiln_Point_State_Park
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Coordinates:   48°30'58"N   123°9'0"W
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