We had a fantastic time this summer visiting some good friends at their rented beach cabin on Juniper Beach, on Camano Island, Washington.  Juniper Beach is located on a tidal mudflat, where the tide goes out for hundreds of yards, leaving behind sandy mud that’s great for clam digging and kid mess-making.  When the tide comes in, the water slowly rolls over mud that’s been baking in the sun all day, and it’s as warm as your bathtub.  Crab and shellfish are abundant, and eagles frequent the skies overhead.  All the kids naturally had a great time, and it was a lot of fun to hang out with friends, walk in the warm water and take hundreds of photos.  Many thanks to the Fortins and the Maiers for inviting us along – we look forward to visiting again next year!  Some choice photos below; full photo set here on Flickr.

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