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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 9 MIN

Fair Week Approaches and a Study in Contrasts

from United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells · host Harper Wells

Harper spends a quiet Sunday in Friday Harbor: the Whale Museum, a kayak paddle on the Salish Sea, oysters at Westcott Bay, and the island's biggest week of the year — the county fair. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Friday Harbor, United States. Places in this episode: The Whale Museum, Lime Kiln Point State Park, Westcott Bay Shellfish Co., Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, Downriggers, San Juan Island Brewing Co., Madrone Bar + Kitchen. Covered: ORCA watching, Friday Harbor museum visit, Sea kayaking experience, Local oyster farming, San Juan County Fair prep, Cost of living comparison. Chapters:00:00 The Whale Museum02:35 Riverside03:45 Roche Harbor05:09 San Juan Islands Sculpture Park06:21 Downriggers08:09 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #WashingtonState #OrcaWatching #SalishSea #Kayaking #PacificNorthwest #USATravel #FerryLife #WhaleMuseum #LimeKiln #CountyFair #WestcottBay #OysterHappyHour #RoadtripUSA #IslandLife #CostOfLiving #HarperWells https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

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