Hundreds of common dolphins swim and leap through the sea! 🐬 💡 Fun Facts: ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 🐬 Estimated population of about six million ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 🐬 Reach 37 mph (60 km/h). ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 🐬 Travel in pods of dozens to thousands ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 🐬 Highly intelligent 🎥 Marine Planet 🔹bit.ly/3YkHer3 #Dolphins #Megapod

Sail into history with Laura Dekker—the youngest to solo circumnavigate the globe! 🌍⛵ At just 16 years old, Laura Dekker became the youngest person to sail solo around the world, completing her remarkable journey in 2012. 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/3EJmD5R #LauraDekker #MaritimeHistory

Happy Boss’s Day to Brandi Bednarik! 💙 Today we celebrate Brandi Bednarik, Executive Director of GHHS. Since 2008, Brandi has turned her passion for nonprofit work into a mission for a vibrant Seaport Landing. ⚓ 👉 Read more about Brandi here: bit.ly/4bwB9xa #NationalBosssDay

Sip, paint & unwind by the sea—join us for a festive Paint & Sip Night on Oct 18! 🎨🍷 Join us Saturday, October 18 • 8 PM – 11 PM CDT for Paint & Sip at the Seaport at the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport. 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/4oIyZA7 🔖 Buy tickets here: bit.ly/4nQHxEL #PaintAndSip #Wine

Tough night in Seattle, but the Mariners will battle back — Game 4 awaits. ⚾️ Last night’s 13–4 loss to the Blue Jays cut Seattle’s ALCS lead to 2–1, as Toronto launched a five-home run barrage. But Game 4 is ours to win. Let’s rally behind them! 💙 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/475GlX2 #Mariners

Tough night in Seattle, but the Mariners will battle back — Game 4 awaits. ⚾️ Last night’s 13–4 loss to the Blue Jays cut Seattle’s ALCS lead to 2–1, as Toronto launched a five-home run barrage. But Game 4 is ours to win. Let’s rally behind them! 💙 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/475GlX2 #Mariners

Ride the Autumn Swell! Westport’s waves are calling—grab your board and go! 🌊 With three main surf breaks, this coastal gem offers waves for every skill level—from beginner to advanced. 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/3W7gEAo 📸 City of Westport #WestportWashington #Surfing

Sunrise through the arch at Rialto Beach—a view that will steal your breath away. 🌅 🗺️ Location: Rialto Beach - Hole-in-the-Wall, Olympic Peninsula, WA 📸 Courtesy of Ryan Dulmaine 🌐 RyanDulmaine.com 🖼️ Ryan has prints for sale, including this photo of Hole-in-the-Wall. #WashingtonState #Sunrise

The Mariners roar back home—one win from history. 🔱 After a dominant 10–3 shellacking in Toronto, Seattle heads into Game 3 of the ALCS with a 2–0 series lead. 📅 Game 3 — Tonight at home 🕗 First pitch: 5:00 PM PST ⚾ Learn more here: bit.ly/3LaEzfN 📸 Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times

Golden horizons remind us—every ending holds the promise of a new beginning. 🌅 Captured by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, this breathtaking view reflects the timeless beauty of our coastal waters—where each day’s close paints the sea in gold and fire.

Washington ranked 4th best US state for hiking! 🏔️ 🥾 A recent analysis ranked states by trails, climate, and safety—and our state’s world-class network of scenic paths helped earn a Top 5 spot nationwide. 👉 Read more at KUHL’s Born in the Mountains blog: bit.ly/4owT6kH 🖼️ Graphic created by KUHL

For decades, it has been our mission to provide educational, vocational, recreational, and ambassadorial activities and experiences that promote and preserve our maritime history. We are making a difference, one voyage at a time!‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 🔍 Learn more: ‎bit.ly/3ALcYbx #TallShip #LadyWashington

San Francisco’s Fleet Week runs Oct 5–13—a celebration of maritime heritage, community pride, and international partnership. Fleet Week is joined by international allies, Colombia and Canada. Join everyone by the water, on deck, or in the skies. 👉 Learn more here: fleetweeksf.org @sfgov.sf.gov

Sailing past Whidbey’s rugged cliffs—Lady Washington meets Puget Sound’s beauty. ⛵ Catherine Henderson from Whidbey Island sent in these stunning photos of Lady Washington! 📸 Catherine Henderson ‎ ‎ #LadyWashington #WhidbeyIsland #TallShip

This is my kind of therapy—sunset, water and a dolphin. 🌅🐬 Did you know dolphins often swim close to shore? 🐬 They sometimes chase schools of fish into shallow water. 🐬 Coastal shallows offer calm conditions and fewer predators. 🐬 Dolphins are curious, social, and highly intelligent animals.

A spark of hope for the southern resident orcas—new calf, J64, is born! 💙 Researchers have confirmed the birth of J64, a newborn calf to first-time mother J42. Learn more here: bit.ly/4gYu2Ap 📸 Center for Whale Research//NMFS/NOAA #Orca

Postcards capture Washington’s beauty, one snapshot at a time. 🌲🏞️🎴 It’s International Postcard Week! From Mount Rainier to the Pacific Coast, Washington postcards have carried snapshots of our state’s beauty across the globe. Do you have a favorite postcard? Share it with us! 🎴

In honor of Photographer Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating you — our amazing fans who’ve shared your stunning photos of Lady Washington with the world. Every shot helps keep her story alive for new generations of adventurers. #PhotographerAppreciationMonth #Photographers #Photography

October is all about celebrating YOU—because being yourself is the greatest gift! ⭐ "I'm Just Me Because Month" invites everyone to embrace individuality, break down stereotypes, and celebrate authenticity. Motto: Be Yourself! Celebrate humanity in all its brilliance! #ImJustMeBecause

Fall mornings in Seattle paint Lake Washington in unforgettable ways. 🍂 “You know you've entered fall in Seattle when you look out over Lake Washington and this is what you see at 9:15am.” – Melissa Santos Melissa snapped this photo over the weekend while walking along the lakefront in Leschi.

Enjoy these fantastic shots from Katherine of Captain Carter, Captain America and Wonder Woman onboard the Lady Washington! 💥 📸 Trevor Ducken, Joey Chapla ⭐ See more of the Amazon Of Olympia here: bit.ly/4heyaey #LadyWashington #TallShip #WonderWoman #CaptainAmerica #CaptainCarter

Did you know sea turtles can hold their breath for up to 7 hours while underwater! 🐢🌊 🫧 Resting/Sleeping: Slow their heart rate and stay underwater 4–7 hours. 🫧 Active swimming/foraging: Come up for air every 5–40 minutes. 🫧 Emergency dives: Some species can go closer to 10 hours. 🎥 Marine Planet

A radiant Washington coast sunset captured byon the Olympic Peninsula. 🌅 Photographer Elliot Fletcher shares the beauty of the Pacific Northwest through his lens. 📸 👉 See more of his photography: bit.ly/4atJzF9 bit.ly/4gJ1mLz ‎ ‎ 📸 Elliot Fletcher #Photography #WashingtonState #PNW

Howls return to Seattle—meet the Zoo’s new wolf pack! 🐺 Woodland Park Zoo has welcomed four 6-year-old Mexican gray wolf brothers to the Living Northwest Trail.Only about 286 remain in the wild. 👉 Read more here: bit.ly/4mCqa9l 📸 Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren

👻 Set sail this National Ghost Hunting Day with tales from the Age of Sail… ‎ ‎ Life at sea was full of mystery—and sailors filled the nights with ghost stories: ⚓ The Flying Dutchman, a spectral ship glowing in the mist, was said to haunt sailors as an omen of doom. #NationalGhostHuntingDay

Sailors once mapped monsters on the seas—Irish folklore gave them plenty to fear. ⚓🐉 During the Age of Sail, sailors filled the unknown edges of the map with sea serpents, mermaids, and monsters that blurred the line between real danger and imagined peril. @pucaprinthouse.bsky.social

Today is National Shamu the Whale Day! 🐬 National Shamu the Whale Day is a time to reflect on the majestic beauty of orcas and raise awareness about their protection. Advocate for the well-being of orcas and marine life! #NationalShamuTheWhaleDay #ShamuTheWhaleDay #Shamu #OrcaConservation

NASA just introduced its latest astronaut class and one has roots in the PNW. 👩🏻‍🚀 Lauren Edgar, 40, a geologist who calls Sammamish, Washington, her hometown, is among the 10 astronaut candidates announced. 🙋🏻‍♀️ 📸 NASA #NASA #Sammamish #WashingtonState

Happy National Comic Book Day! 📚💥 Did you know there are comic books that feature tall ships? ⛵ One of the notable comics that include tall ships is "Corto Maltese" by Hugo Pratt. 🔍 Learn more here: bit.ly/3N23WON #ComicBooks #NationalComicBookDay #ComicBookDay #TallShips

🌅 Washington is enjoying a sunny start to fall, but the countdown to "The Big Dark" has begun. The last 7pm sunset until spring arrives this week, and by Nov. 2—when clocks roll back—we’ll have lost more than two hours of daylight since fall began. ☀️ 📸 Parker Miles Blohm / KNKX @knkx.org

Discover hidden treasures at the Harbor City Swap Meet this September 28! 🛍️ Come explore unique finds and local bargains! Join us Sept 28, 2025, from 10 AM to 4PM at the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport. 🏷️ 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/46s2Jta ‎ ‎ #HarborCitySwapMeet #AbderdeenWashington

Discover how you can shape Southside’s future—join our new Development Committee! Together we’ll bring new businesses, boost economic growth, and improve Southside for everyone. 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/4njNn16 📅 September 30th 🕕 6:00 PM 🍎 Light Refreshments Provided #GHHS

Fall is officially here with the September Equinox! ✨ ‎ ‎ For Washington, the September Equinox means a turn toward rain, harvest, colorful landscapes, and longer nights—a seasonal balance before winter sets in. 🍂 ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ #Fall #Autumn #SeptemberEquinox #AutumnalEquinox

Lady Washington visited the Thea Foss Waterway in the summer of 2022. These photos showcase her timeless beauty and intricate rigging. 🌊⛵ 📸 Joseph Nichols Have you captured photos of LW? We would love to feature them! 📧 Send to [email protected] #LadyWashington #Photography

This photo of Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge was taken in Olympic National Park by photographer Ishan Karnik. Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Ishan has an insatiable desire to see the world. You can see more of Ishan’s work on Instagram: bit.ly/4gBB5io

Lady Washington’s restoration makes steady progress. Shipwrights advance wood, electrical, and rigging work while we raise funds for repairs. With your support, we’re nearing the end of this 5-year, $2M project—sailing could return by June! Read more here: bit.ly/4ntmN5w #KeepLadySailing

🌄 Did you know there’s a Stonehenge in Washington State? A full-scale Stonehenge replica has stood above the Columbia Gorge since 1918, built by Samuel Hill as America’s first WWI memorial to honor Klickitat County soldiers. 🎥 @mindyonthemove on TikTok

Jennivere’s favorite aloft photo from 2015 captures the magic of Lady Washington during her 'Two Weeks Before the Mast' program! Thank you for sharing, Jennivere! ⚓️ 🔍 You can find Jennivere on Instagram: bit.ly/4ae70BZ ⛵ #LadyWashington ⛵ #TallShip ⚓️ #TWBTM ⚓️ #TwoWeeksBeforeTheMast

Experience SAIL Amsterdam through the lens via the Port of Amsterdam cam. Fes 0xFF (@usehex) on Twitter created this stunning Sail Amsterdam video using the Port of Amsterdam’s web camera. #SAILAmsterdam

Patriots Day is a time to reflect on the courage of those who stood against impossible odds. Their fight for liberty shaped the course of history and echoes across the waters we sail today. We honor their sacrifice and the enduring spirit of freedom they left behind. #PatriotsDay

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean 2025: The Black Pearl revealed! 🏴‍☠ Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Ship will be coming out on September 15th! 🧱 A total of 9 new Minifigures from Pirates of the Caribbean are included in the LEGO Black Pearl set! ⚓ #LEGO  #PiratesOfTheCaribbean  #JackSparrow

We had the chance to sit down with Alexa Chipman, the author of Lady Washington: Age of Exploration Merchant Vessel. Dive into her world to discover how she captured the fearless spirit of Lady Washington and its determined crew. 👉 bit.ly/3Msw3Uu #LadyWashington @alexachipman.bsky.social

Tall Ship’s new fall picnic sail stops at Traverse City island most people never get to see. ‎ ‎ The Traverse Tall Ship Company, which runs the big-masted schooner Manitou, is adding a new adventure to its lineup this fall—a picnic sail to Power Island. ‎ ‎ 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/41I4QaU

Dozens of dolphins stampede alongside the California coast, leaping 10 feet into the air. 🐬 Reports of dolphin stampedes are most common off the coast of California where whale-watching tours frequently observe them. 🎥 Davey's Locker Whale Watching | DaveysLocker.com #Ocean #SeaLife #Dolphins

❝Absolutely great experience and the crew was wonderful. Such a great memory making day and something so worth checking out.❞ ‎ ‎ Josiah Garcia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ #LadyWashington #TallShip #KeepLadySailing

Experience maritime history and adventure at Dana Point’s 41st Maritime Festival! ⚓ From Sept. 12–14, the Ocean Institute transforms the harbor into a seafaring celebration with tall ships, and much more. 👉 Learn more: maritime-fest.org 📸 Ocean Institute #MaritimeFestival #California

The Seattle Kraken unveil all-black, glow-in-the-dark third jerseys. Kraken captain Jordan Eberle showed off the new threads and their deep-sea creature-like capabilities. 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/3HJNNP5 📸 Photos courtesy of Seattle Kraken. ‎ ‎ #SeattleKraken #Seattle

Sail with a true Hollywood star of the seas! 🌊🎬 Lady Washington isn’t just a historic tall ship—she’s a celebrity with credits in Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek Generations, Once Upon a Time, and more. Read more here: bit.ly/3q7whsP #LadyWashington #PiratesOfTheCaribbean #StarTrek

A little ocean therapy to start the weekend. 🌊 Photographer Phil Thurston captured this wave, then slowed few seconds of time to make 40 seconds of slow motion water movement. Website: ThurstonPhoto.com ‎ ‎ 🎥 Phil Thurston ‎ ‎ #Photography #Australia

Celebrate Seattle’s fishing heritage at Fishermen’s Fall Festival! ⚓🐟 👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/45RxAk6 📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025 🎟️ Fishermen’s Fall Festival 📍 Fishermen's Terminal 🚢 Free Boat Tours 🎉 Free Kids Events 🎟️ Free Admission #FishermensFallFestival #Seattle