Another short cruise – maybe forty minutes – brought us to the shores of tiny Hope Island. We snagged the only available buoy and set out to circumnavigate our home for the night. This did not take long.
Landing on the southern shore, we walked every trail, explored every nook and still covered less than three miles.
After getting lost in the campground (don’t ask) we came across the old farmstead, now the caretaker’s residence.
A great find, Hope Island. Close enough to reach by kayak, nice camping sites, well-maintained walking paths. Buoys are few, less than the guidebook indicates, but anchorage is good and plentiful.
So many interesting places to explore via Impromptu!
Enjoy, be safe out there.
So beautiful!! Exactly what we all need to see right now … thanks for the wonderful photos!
But what happened to the other half of the house? I like the criss-cross bark on that tree too! Thanks for the tour and visit to Hope Island. I did not know there was a second Hope Island in Mason County. I only knew about the one near La Conner. Surprise! Have a great trip.
Just a note to say how much I enjoy your travels (in a virtual way …) I sit down with Google Earth in one tab and the blog in another and explore with you! You are so lucky to have these inland waterways right on your doorstep!!
Thanks for following, Miriam! We are so lucky and hope some day we can show you around the area ⛴