News Around the Island

It’s tourist time of year, which means we need to be prepared for visitors. One islander wants to make a bingo card and set their houseguests loose in town on a scavenger hunt. They provided the below example, and asked for others to chime in. As for town, I think…

Vashon Island is not the kind of place you rush through with a checklist of things to do on the Island. What there is to see here reveals itself slowly, often in quiet moments that feel unplanned but somehow inevitable. Living on the island teaches you that the scenery is…

Spring has sprung, which means it’s time for long walks on the beach so we can add to our collection of shark jaw bones.  I love that this picture includes two reminders to spray the pans.  Someone posts a link to a google search which brings up videos such as…

We’ll start this month with a Choose Your Own Adventure. You’re in the ferry line, the ferry starts loading, and yet the cars ahead of you aren’t moving because someone in line fell asleep. To pull out your sword and smite them, turn to page twelve. If you hate choose…

When people ask what there is to do on Vashon, I usually smile, because the real answer is not about attractions so much as participation. Living on the island means your calendar slowly fills with moments that feel ordinary at first and then quietly become essential. Much of life here…

Vashon, known for its rural charm, is now on the forefront of the Ai revolution. That’s right, friends, we are the home of Shelby, the world’s least helpful robot.  Shelby is the absolute worst! I tried to give it my prescription number for birth control and it said, “I didn’t…

Spring on Vashon Island arrives quietly, then all at once. One day, the ferry ride feels gray and sleepy, the next the island is alive with blossoms, birdsong, and that unmistakable sense that it is time to get outside and move again. This season is where Vashon truly stretches its…

A comprehensive guide for visitors—from how to get here, to what to do once you arrive. Vashon isn’t just a getaway—it’s an experience.

A curated guide to the best lodging options on Vashon Island… whether you’re after woodsy solitude, a beachside cabin, or walking distance to the village buzz.