Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Blake Island Marine State Park, a treasure in our backyard





Just south of Bainbridge Island, Blake Island Marine State Park is accessible only by private boat, with the closest portage near Southworth and about a two-mile paddle. Blake Island was historically used as a camping location by the Suquamish tribe, and is considered a possible birthplace of Chief Sealth, for whom Seattle is named. The island was designated a state park in 1959. 

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