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2016 Puget Sound “Plus” Tour Group Photo taken at New Dungeness Light Station courtesy of Jean Reed
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Alki Point Lighthouse, the westernmost point in the West Seattle district of Seattle
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Our hosts at Alki Point Lighthouse included Jessica Campbell (Active Duty USCG); Debra Alderman, Michael Sealfon and John Theiler (USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla 24, Seattle)
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Lots to see and do while we waited for the climb and our passport stamps
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Just one of the beautiful sights from the top of the tower
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Taking the school bus shuttle from the visitor center to the lighthouse in Discovery Park
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West Point Lighthouse sits on the west side of the entrance to the port of Seattle in Discovery Park
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Still standing are two dwellings built for keepers at the West Point Light Station
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Daniel and Denise double up on a crowded ride back to the visitor center
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Lightship Swiftsure LV 83 WAL 513, Union Lake, Seattle being restored by Northwest Seaport
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Saxon Bisbee, Archaeologist and Vessel Manager, talks to Portia, Allan and Larry about restoration efforts
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What the Swiftsure looked like before restoration
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Eating our gourmet box lunch in the café of Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry
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The Smith Island Lighthouse Lens at the Museum
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In the Center for Wooden Boats where a lightship passport stamp may be obtained, hangs one of George Pocock’s historic racing shells
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Mukilteo Lighthouse, one of Washington’s most beautiful lighthouses
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Never pass up a photo op!
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A nice little museum and short hike to top of lighthouse
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Mukilteo has one of the best lighthouse gift shops in Washington!
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Our own private room with a view at Secret Cove Restaurant in Anacortes
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Our transportation for our San Juan Cruise
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Holly wins a raffle and we all share a good time cruising around the San Juan Islands
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Burrows Island Light Station in the fog!
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Cattle Point Light on a foggy morning is located on the southeastern tip of San Juan Island
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On the west side of San Juan Island sits Lime Kiln Lighthouse which is also the site of a research station for marine mammal scientists
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Dave caught this great photo of a breaching Orca. Most of us only captured fins and blows!
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Turn Point Light Station on the northwestern corner of Stuart Island
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The magnificent Mount Baker
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East Point Light on Saturna Island in the southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia
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Patos Island Lighthouse sits on the northernmost island of the San Juan Islands
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Creating a masterpiece of Patos Island Lighthouse with Mount Baker in the background!
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Admiralty Head Lighthouse at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island
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We might have broken a record for the number of Wickies fitting in the lighthouse gift shop at one time!
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Point Wilson Lighthouse guides mariners in Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca
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Always fun climbing the tower and checking out the beautiful Fresnel lens
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The USCG posted availability for the operation and maintenance of the Point Wilson Light Station on February 26, 2016
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Humpback Hauling came all the way from Roche Harbor in the San Juan Islands to take us to the New Dungeness Light Station from John Wayne Marina in Sequim
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A photo op on a rocky beach!
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The New Dungeness Light Station from Dungeness Bay
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The group at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Dance Plaza House Posts (totems)
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Amazing carvers, Bud Turner and Dusty Humphries, were gracious hosts answering all our questions and sharing this native art and culture with us
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The Legend of Sequim’s Sunshine Totem Pole given to the city of Sequim by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe for their new civic center
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The 1908 Ediz Hook Lighthouse minus the tower relocated in Port Angeles
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When we arrived there was maintenance being done by the City. Forget the photo line!
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This is the front door with etched glass of the 1908 Ediz Hook Lighthouse
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John and Donna found the most unique lunch in Port Angeles, the “Shipwreck Bloody Mary!” With vegetables, fruit, meat and shrimp, it’s the “healthy” way to go!
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Visiting Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park
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Barb and Kathryn enjoying the nice Pacific Northwest weather in the Park
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Kevin and Pat relaxing at the Visitor Center
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Two nights at Crescent Lake Lodge was a nice change of pace
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Hiking the Cape Flattery Trail to see the lighthouse was a good idea until the fog set in for the day!
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Other than being on Tatoosh Island, Diane, Holly and Amy are standing on the most northwesterly point of the contiguous United States
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Karl, Clair, Nancy and Steve enjoyed their time in the forest
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Allan, Portia, Carol Ann and John also made the hike
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Gone but not forgotten: Slip Point Lighthouse around 1916 taken by P. Wischmeyer
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A photo line for the Slip Point Lighthouse keepers’ residence
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The keepers’ residence is used today by the Clallam County Sheriff Department
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The Hoh Rain Forest of the Olympic National Park. Check out the infamous banana slug!
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On the road above Ruby Beach, a good vantage point for Destruction Island Lighthouse
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Jan spots some whales as Kevin and Amy look on
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At Kalaloch Lodge, phone booths are alive and well. Just ask Donna and Diane!
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Scenes from around Kalaloch Lodge courtesy of John and Donna
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A beautiful sunset by John and Donna
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Grays Harbor Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in Washington
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The treat which awaits you after hiking the 107 foot tower is seeing the beautiful 3rd Order Clamshell Fresnel lens
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There are 135 steps to the lantern room
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The Westport Maritime Museum and lens building. Joan and Bill stand in the shadow of the huge First Order Fresnel Lens
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The lens building displays the stunning Destruction Island Lighthouse lens
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Bruce, the octopus, and Mary, the sea gull, hang around waiting to go to the lighthouse
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Brown’s Point Lighthouse in Tacoma
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The charming keeper’s cottage is now a vacation rental
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The Coast Guard surf boat replica is on display in the Boat House Museum
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Diane rings the famous fog bell that uses a bowling ball as a clapper!
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The Points Northeast Historical Society put on a wonderful reception for us and were great hosts
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Point Robinson Lighthouse on Vashon/Maury Island in Puget Sound
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Eric from Vashon Park District cut down branches to ensure our bus could turn around. Our driver, Derrick, went beyond the call of duty and helped with the big branches!
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Looks like another crowded lighthouse gift shop! Of course passport stamps were there also!
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Captain Joe Wubbold, our host, was on hand to answer everyone’s questions
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Captain Joe had some good stories to share
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Point No Point Lighthouse in Hansville has its 4th Order Fresnel Lens in the lantern
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The lighthouse is also near the keeper quarters which is a vacation rental on one side and the USLHS headquarters on the other
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The entrance way to Skunk Bay Lighthouse in Hansville
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The rear of the lighthouse has one of the best views around
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Skunk Bay Lighthouse, owned by the Skunk Bay Lighthouse Association, has a 1940 fog bell and a “memorial outhouse” which stands alone guarding the entrance to the house
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The light is an active aid to navigation and displays a fixed red light
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Our hostess, Marti Carlstead, shared information about the lighthouse with the group
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Mary Ann and Kathryn bring their traveling companions, Olympia and Valentino, to the Farewell Dinner
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Bill loves the perks of being a tour guide!
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Seeing old friends and making new ones are the best part of our lighthouse tours!
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