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    Destinations | King County | Vashon Island

    A Day on Vashon Island: Things To Do

    ByChris Boone July 1, 2024February 18, 2026

    The rain was falling hard and a fading fog hung thirty feet above the dark Puget Sound waters—just enough light to see the giant metal mouth of the M/V Chetzemoka maneuvering in for a safe docking. Once aboard, most people stay in the cars. It’s a quick 20 minute sailing to Tahlequah. Today, I’m visiting…

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  • Destinations | King County | Vashon Island

    Spending a Day on Vashon Island

    ByStephanie Hunziker March 24, 2024February 20, 2026

    We are spoiled with many wonderful day trip opportunities in Western Washington, and one amazing option is visiting Vashon Island. Accessible by three different ferry routes (Southworth, Fauntleroy, and Point Defiance), Vashon makes the perfect spot to have a friends/family outing, day-date with your partner, or solo adventure! Day-trip Strategy One of my favorite ways…

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