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"EMERALD ISLAND"


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Family Day Tour - B

Family Outings on Vashon Island 

Self Guided Tour
Get back to outdoor family fun! Treat your family to the simple pleasures on our dynamic island with hiking and sea kayaking!  


  • Breakfast:
    Bob's Bakery
    17506 Vashon Hwy SW,
    206-463-1441
    Hours:
    5:00am to 8:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday

          5:00 am to 4:30 Friday and Saturday

            Closed Sunday and Monday


Hiking

Get your morning exercise with a great hike through any number of forest trails on the island.  
 Overview of Vashon-Maury Island Parks and Available facilities at each park:

Vashon–Maury Island Parks & Natural Lands Map and Guide

Vashon Land Trust has developed a  wide variety of trails  for your enjoyment.

King Country Park Maps On Vashon Island


              Open 11:00 - 8:00pm everyday


Vashon Kayak Center!

http://www.vashonparkdistrict.org/section_activities/index.htm

Summer weekend hourly rentals at the
Jensen Pt. Boathouse at Burton Acres Park:

Opens:

Memorial Day Weekend (May 28)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am to 5:00pm                                         Vashon Island Kayak Center

Later in September and on week days by appointment.

May to October Vashon Island's Kayak Center rents kayaks by the hour and the day, 10a.m. to 5p.m. weekends. Guided tours run year round by appointment for groups of two or more. Summer kayaking camps teach safety and navigation to kids and adults. Gunkholing the harbor, overnights and moonlight paddles are among the most popular trips available from the Center's Jensen Point Boathouse location. Call 206-463-9602 to book your kayak or go to vashonparkdistrict.org

Email: kayaks@vashonparkdistrict.org


  • Dinner:

             The Rock Island Pub and Pizza, Inc.
              17322 Vashon Hwy Sw

               206-463-6814

              Tuesday - Thursdays open 11:00am - 9:00pm

               Friday and Saturday open 11:00am - 9:30pm

               




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