Vashon Island has a whole Facebook group dedicated to being prepared. As a Vashonite, I think it’s a good idea to be prepared. We always live with potential disruptions—broken ferries, earthquakes, snow or ice storms. We’re always told to be prepared, so how prepared was I to be isolated by a pandemic?I really thought I …
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Vashon Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team and VashonBePrepared are currently activated to support Vashon during the COVID-19 pandemic, under the direction of Incident Commander VIFR Chief Krimmert. Activities include: sharing reliable information with the community, supporting island medical providers, facilitating groups that are organizing to support the community, and looking for ways to help island …
If you’re on Vashon Island and you want to go for a hike, you need to visit Island Center Forest, which is right smack in the middle of the island. This is also a free place to visit. Therefore, you can’t make excuses not to go, such as you want to save a few dollars …
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If you enjoy exercising, Vashon, Washington is the perfect destination for you! There are several things to do on Vashon Island, especially if you like the outdoors. Hiking is a very popular activity. There are always hiking trails nearby, no matter where you are staying. With that being said, here is a look at some …
Things to do Around Vashon Island – Cemetery Trailhead Island Center Forest If you’re on Vashon Island and you want to go for a hike, you need to visit Island Center Forest, which is right smack in the middle of the island. This is also a free place to visit. Therefore, you can’t make excuses …
Whether you’re an amateur sommelier or a budding wine lover, you definitely want to add to your things to do list a visit to Andrew Will Winery. Found close by on Bank Road, this local business operates much like the residents of Vashon Island, with a sense of gratefulness and surprise at what art emerges. …
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Blake Island State Park is a little less than an hour’s commute from Vashon Island, making it one of the best things to do if you live in or near the area. It’s an easy commute because only part of it takes place in a vehicle. The remainder of the trip is likely to take …
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If you love the outdoors and you’re in or near Vashon Island, you have many options. One of those options is to visit Seahurst Park. It’s actually called Seahurst Beach Park, but people who live in the area are not wasteful, and that includes extra syllables. Mixed Drinks vs. Orca Whales However, if you’re not …
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If you’re living in or visiting Vashon Island, then you need to know where to go. The average passerby will have no idea that neat places exist here. That’s because most people don’t bother to look if they’re staying nearby. But don’t think this is bad news for you. This is good news for you. …
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Vashon Island is one of my favorite vacation spots, and I’m always looking for new things to do. I don’t want to go too far out and am always looking for activities nearby to where I’m staying. On my last trip, I brought some mountain bikes with me and discovered some trails nearby called the …
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