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14 PHOTO ESSAY Jorge Cavello captures the true spirit of Kenmore Air with a collection of images ranging from piston de Havilland Beavers and turbine de Havilland Otters and Cessna Caravans , not to mention company employees hard at work . 30 CHECK OUT VICTORIA We ’ ve included 10 of the best places to visit while you ’ re in Victoria , all of which are must-see attractions . 36 SEATTLE ’ S BEST The Emerald City offers tourists and residents plenty to see and do and we picked some of the best attractions . 40 WHALE WATCHING Killer whales are majestic and mysterious and they ’ re a major summer attraction in the San Juan Islands . 48 TYEE CLUB It ’ s one of the oldest salmon fishing clubs in North America for a reason . There ’ s tradition and excitement all rolled into one . 54 HIKING THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL It ’ s more than just a hike . The PCT pushes hikers to their limits physically , emotionally and mentally . But the reward is unmistakable .
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ABOUT THE COVER A breaching Orca gets up close and personal . RUSS NICKS PHOTO
Departments
2 WELCOME ABOARD President Todd Banks takes time to reflect on Kenmore Air ’ s most recent accomplishment . 4 EDITOR ’ S LETTER So much to do and see in the Pacific Northwest . 8 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Kenmore Air ’ s Customer Appreciation Program . 9 A CLOSER LOOK A Jack-of-all-Trades , Jason Marquez exemplifies Kenmore Air ’ s true spirit . 18 ITINERARY & SHORT HOPS All things San Juans , Victoria , Seattle and Inland Passage . 28 GEAR GUIDE What you ’ ll want for your next adventure . 58 WHERE TO FLY Kenmore Air ’ s routes throughout Canada and the Pacific NW . 62 PHOTO CONTEST Win a $ 500 Flight Voucher from Kenmore Air . 64 CROSSWORD PUZZLE kenmoreair . com