puget sound: Treasure Island a Jewel in Mason County - 04/25/09 10:44 AM
Welcome to the Treasure Island Bridge.This simple wooden bridge leads to an Island that sits like an Emerald Jewel sparkling in salty waters of Puget Sound.
Once only accessed by boat the island was referred to as Reach Island and it Neighbor Stretch Island were dubbed this by the local school children who joked that it took a reach and a stretch to get to school each day being that at the time there were no bridges.
Today the island is the center piece for a quiet life in North Mason County. From the squawk of a seagull to the scamper … (4 comments)

puget sound: Harstine Island ... - 03/07/09 05:34 PM
I love the sky in this picture. The fluffy clouds seem to be taking on the horizon..Harstine Island is one of most serene places I have been. I go to the Island just to find my self in quiet thoughts.
The sun is welcoming but even on a day with clouds the islands magic keeps me there.
I look far off in the distance to the waters edge where it meets the sky. I love the memories but more than that I love the dreams.
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puget sound: On A Scale of 1-10... - 03/05/09 11:43 AM
How cute am I? I live at Harstene Point in Mason County. It is a gated community and the wildlife here is encouraged to hang out. You are not supposed to feed us, but I can tell you it happens... and I love it.
There is a lot to do here at the "Pointe." They have a pool with hot tub for soaking, miles of trails, a marina, fitness center, lagoon, tennis courts and fantastic views from just about anywhere of Mt. Rainer, the sound or Olympics.
They are not so keen on letting me in the pool or the tennis … (20 comments)

puget sound: Silent Sunday - 12/07/08 05:59 AM
 
 
Beautiful Harstine Island on a rainy day. The beaches here were made for exploring. I found a lot of shells and enjoyed the deer and other wildlife that make their homes here. This is one of my favorite places to be. On a clear day you can see Mt. Rainier hovering over the sound, and to the left you can see the Olympic Mountain range encircling the west side of the Island.It is a grand sight.
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