Fiona Russell has become a regular sea kayaker, but there are many things she would have liked to have known before her first outing ...

Want to get an up-close view of marine life in the San Juan Islands? Give a sea kayak tour a try. Here's the scoop on one adventure out of Friday Harbor.

With a knowledgeable guide, sea kayaks are well-equipped to let visitors explore the 250 miles of nationally designated water trail in Tillamook County.