Stuart Island lies just north of San Juan Island. Another mile and you’re in Canada, eh?
We’ve visited Stuart Island – and this is a rough estimate – a million times. Every boater has. And why would you not? It’s on the way coming and going from popular places, has good protection in bad weather, and offers a 5.5 mile hike to Turn Point and back.
What’s Turn Point? It’s the Northwestern corner of the island where freighters bound for Vancouver change their heading from north to east. We like to do the walk whenever we visit, both for the exercise (900 feet elevation gain) and the view from the point.
This time we found something new. The lightstation was open and staffed by a volunteer couple from Louisville, KY who showed us around the various buildings. My favorite was the old Lightkeeper’s house, which has been restored to its 1950s look.
Meelie Dong
August 1, 2024 — 12:24 am
I love the bottom mount freezer! I thought that was a 21st century thing but obviously not. We had a green foemica table too back in SK in the 50s. That ornate china pattern says hand wash only. What other way was there? Thanks for sharing your fetish.
Alison Shaw
August 1, 2024 — 8:23 am
Please don’t share any other fetishes, though 🙂
Steve P
August 1, 2024 — 8:29 am
Graham Schodda turns old appliances into the most amazing sculptures.
https://www.gschodda.com/assemblage
Darrell
August 1, 2024 — 9:22 am
Those old appliances sure look familiar, just like the ones we had when I was a tadpole. Nearly got my fingers caught in the ringer more than once.
Michael Barnes
August 1, 2024 — 7:38 pm
I loved the light station and vintage appliances! Just like home! I did see my under-motor early Frigidaire—from my grandparents’ day in the kitchen at Downton Abbey!
Keep the picture blogs coming!
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