Places on Vashon
This colorful summer festival features music, food, and parades.
(What is Strawberry Festival?)
Vashon is known for farming this red fruit, especially in summer.
What are strawberries?
This oddly named road wraps around parts of the southern coast.
(What is Wax Orchard Road?)
Local cider made from island apples is served here.
(What is Dragon’s Head Cider?)
This war caused the first significant population drop on the island, as residents left for service or defense jobs.
(What is World War II?)
This large bird of prey nests on Vashon’s cliffs and tall trees.
(What is a bald eagle?)
This ferry connects Vashon to Seattle.
(What is the Fauntleroy Ferry?)
The “Vashon Island ____ Co.” is a locally loved coffee spot.
(What is Coffee Roasterie?)
Vashon was named by this British officer who explored the Puget Sound in 1792.
(Who is Captain George Vancouver?)
This iconic tree species is common in Vashon’s forests.
(What is Douglas fir?)
This public system is available for islanders without a car.
(What is Vashon Island Metro Shuttle?)
This long-running local publication features quirky letters and island happenings.
(What is The Beachcomber?)
Vashon Island sits on the traditional lands of this Coast Salish tribe.
(Who are the Puyallup or the Duwamish?)
These colorful creatures migrate through Vashon and are a sign of healthy habitats.
(What are monarch butterflies?)
This other ferry takes you toward Tacoma.
(What is the Tahlequah Ferry?)
This school serves grades K–5 and has an otter as its mascot.
(What is Chautauqua Elementary School?)
Vashon’s drinking water comes from this natural source.
(What are underground aquifers?)
This invasive plant, once ornamental, now threatens native forest species.
(What is English ivy or Himalayan blackberry?)
This narrow, scenic road on the west side of the island offers stunning water views.
(What is Westside Highway?)