Buckhorn
in San Juan County of Washington, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
48.706 and -122.869 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 48° 42' 23" and W -122° 52' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:55 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:31 am and 4:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Buckhorn

Buckhorn in San Juan County (Washington) is a town located in United States about 2,345 mi (or 3,774 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Buckhorn is now 07:55 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 11 airports nearby Buckhorn, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Deer Harbor SPB in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Olympic National Park in a distance of 68 mi (or 109 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 10 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Coupeville, Victoria and Port Townsend. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 47% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

THE LANDMARK ON ORCAS ISLAND

Address
2,0 mi
67 MAIN STREET
98245 EASTSOUND
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:50
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rosario Resort

Address
4,2 mi
1400 Rosario Rd
98245 BURLINGTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Waves being blown back from shore, Eastsound, WA - Feb. 23, 2014

Published: February 27, 2014
Length: 04:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: IdealCopyVids

I shot this video Sunday afternoon on February 23rd, 2014. We were on Orcas Island, in Eastsound, WA, on the public beach walkway. There was too much snow to go down to the beach, plus the...


Eastsound WA Real Estate

Published: April 16, 2012
Length: 35:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Homes Connect Concierge

http://www.orcasislandonline.com Eastsound Area Information. Homes in Eastsound, Washington. A Guide to the Area community and living.


Trip & Tractor

Published: April 27, 2013
Length: 15:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marj franke

Helping Grandpa to clear out blackberries. This is his first time driving the tractor.


A Beautiful Day in Eastsound on Orcas Island

Published: August 08, 2010
Length: 28:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ted Williams

A panoramic sweep looking up East Sound from the patio of Vern's restaurant. This is paradise.


Ken Weller in Magic a 1929 Travel Air 4000

Published: July 19, 2009
Length: 09:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mark Weller

Ken Weller - Age 14 1929 Travel Air 4000 Orcas Island, WA.


F6F Hellcat at KORS (Eastsound, WA) (FSX)

Published: January 02, 2011
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shipdriver71

A little experiment with FRAPS (Demo) and Windows Live Movie Maker. My trusty F6F Hellcat, "My Own Joan", at play in Flight Simulator X over KORS (Orcas Island). Manifold pressure kept at 44...


Shearwater Adventures- Sea Kayak Tours, Sales & Supplies, Orcas Island, WA

Published: July 29, 2010
Length: 28:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris Bennett

Shearwater Adventures- Explore beautiful Orcas Island, in the heart of Washington's San Juan Islands on a Shearwater sea kayak tour. Let go of the stress of the mainland while you feel the...


Smugglers Villa Boat Cam

Published: August 07, 2012
Length: 24:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AirPdx

Approach to Smugglers Villa Resort, Eastsound, WA via boat to Brandt's Marina (known to locals as "the ditch"). July, 2012.


Salon Mir' Toi

Published: September 14, 2008
Length: 29:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sjiTV

From shttp://www.sanjuanislandsTV.com. Discover Salon Mir' Toi in Eastsound, WA, a fabulous full service salon and day spa. http://www.salonmirtoi.com.


Nest Flowers on Orcas Island

Published: June 07, 2008
Length: 34:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sjiTV

From http://www.sanjuanislandsTV.com . Nest, a wonderful floral boutique in Eastsound, provides all your floral needs.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

KVOS-TV

KVOS-TV is a television station licensed to Bellingham, Washington, serving as an affiliate of Me-TV. The station's over-the-air transmissions are on digital channel 35, though the station remaps to its former analog channel 12 through PSIP. While it is licensed in Bellingham and is nominally part of the Seattle market, it primarily serves an audience in southwestern British Columbia, including Vancouver and Victoria. The station currently broadcasts in standard definition.

Located at 48.6804, -122.841 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Television stations in Bellingham, Washington, Channel 35 digital TV stations in the United States, Channel 12 virtual TV stations in the United States, Television channels and stations established in 1953, Me-TV affiliates, Wometco Enterprises

KBCB

KBCB is a television station in Bellingham, Washington, which airs on digital UHF channel 19, though through PSIP the station appears as 24.1 and 24.2. It is carried on Comcast, Dish Network, and Verizon FiOS and a strong over-the-air signal that blankets Vancouver, BC and Victoria, BC. The station signed on as KEGA on February 10, 1989. It gained its current call-sign on October 2, 1989. In 2006, KBCB switched affiliation from Independent/ImaginAsian to ShopNBC.

Located at 48.6794, -122.842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Television stations in Bellingham, Washington, Television channels and stations established in 1989, Channel 19 digital TV stations in the United States, Channel 24 virtual TV stations in the United States

Orcas Island Airport

Orcas Island Airport is a public airport located one nautical mile (1.85 km) north of the central business district of Eastsound on Orcas Island in San Juan County, Washington, United States. Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, Orcas Island Airport is assigned ORS by the FAA and ESD by the IATA.

Located at 48.7081, -122.911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Washington (state), Transportation in San Juan County, Washington, Buildings and structures in San Juan County, Washington

KWPZ

KWPZ is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format, with an emphasis on praise and worship music. Licensed to Lynden, Washington, USA, the station serves the Northwest Washington, Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Victoria areas. The station is currently owned by Crista Ministries. BBM Canada lists the station in the Vancouver ratings.

Located at 48.6794, -122.842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Washington (state), Christian contemporary radio stations, Lynden, Washington, Radio stations established in 1980

Matia Island

Matia Island is an island in the San Juan Islands of the U.S. state of Washington. The island's entire 145 acres comes under the protection of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is cooperatively managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Matia Island is a National Wildlife Refuge, part of the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Located at 48.7492, -122.848 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
San Juan Islands, State parks of Washington (state), Parks in San Juan County, Washington

KISM

KISM is a 50 kW radio station located and licensed in Bellingham, Washington, USA. The station broadcasts from Mount Constitution on Orcas Island. KISM is run by the Cascade Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications. KISM serves Northwest Washington with a strong signal that reaches into Vancouver, British Columbia and Victoria, Canada and also reaches into Seattle's northern suburbs, the Olympic Peninsula. The station also hosts simulcast of Nights with Alice Cooper during Saturday evenings.

Located at 48.6798, -122.841 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Bellingham, Washington, Classic rock radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1960

KAFE

KAFE (104.1 FM, "KAFE 104.1", pronounced "café") is a 60 kW radio station located and licensed in Bellingham, Washington, USA, transmitting from Mount Constitution on Orcas Island. KAFE is run by the Cascade Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications with the broadcast license held by Saga Broadcasting, LLC.

Located at 48.6804, -122.841 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Bellingham, Washington, Adult contemporary radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1965, 1965 establishments in the United States

Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Eastsound, Washington)

Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a historic Carpenter Gothic church located on Main Street in Eastsound on Orcas Island, Washington. On December 12, 1994, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Located at 48.6943, -122.908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state), Episcopal churches in Washington (state), Buildings and structures in San Juan County, Washington, Carpenter Gothic churches in Washington (state)

capture of the webcam Orcas Island Airport › South-East: United States

Orcas Island Airport › South-East: United States, Orcas Island Airport (source)

capture of the webcam Orcas Island Airport › South: United States

Orcas Island Airport › South: United States, Orcas Island Airport (source)

capture of the webcam Orcas Island Airport › North: United States

Orcas Island Airport › North: United States, Orcas Island Airport (source)

capture of the webcam Orcas Island Airport › North-West: United States

Orcas Island Airport › North-West: United States, Orcas Island Airport (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Buckhorn Lodge, Buckhorn