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Blind Island Marine State Park

Blind Island Marine State Park is a public recreation area consisting of the entirety of Blind Island, an island of less than 3 acres (1.2 ha) at the entrance to Shaw Island's Blind Bay in San Juan County, Washington. The island lies one-third of a mile west of the Shaw Island ferry terminal and has 1,280 feet (390 m) of saltwater shoreline. The park is cooperatively managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Washington State Parks and is part of the San Juan Islands National Monument. History In the late 1800s, a man named John Fox homesteaded the island and built a small house and storage sheds. Fox was an immigrant from Germany, where he had made his living as a fisherman. After his divorce from Katherine Fox Dickman, he moved to the island where he lived as a fisherman and tilled a small garden spot, evidence of which still remains today. He died in 1934 at the age of 83 and was buried on Blind Island. Fox's son, also named John, lived alone on the island until the mid-1960s when he was moved to a nursing home. He died in Oak Harbor, Washington in 1971. The Foxes dug several holes into the rock, evidently to be used as cisterns. There is a small spring, around which a concrete retainer was built that is still in place. There is no potable water on the island. The island became a state park in 1970 under lease from the BLM. All buildings were removed in 1972 due to their unsafe condition. Activities and amenities As a stop on the Cascadia Marine Trail, the island's campsites are restricted to visitors arriving in non-motorized watercraft. Activities include observing the abundant wildlife and the frequent passing of ferries. See also Islands portal Pacific Northwest portal References External links Blind Island Marine State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Blind Island Brochure and Map U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Blue Bridge (Washington)

The Blue Bridge (officially named the Pioneer Memorial Bridge) is a four-lane arch-truss bridge connecting Pasco, Washington to Kennewick, Washington. U.S. Route 395 crosses the Columbia River via this bridge. The name comes from the blue paint used on the truss superstructure, with white paint on the suspension beams. The bridge was painted green at time of construction (green being the state color of Washington). It is one of three bridges connecting Pasco to the other members of the Tri-Cities of Washington (Kennewick and Richland), along with the Cable Bridge to the east and the Interstate 182 Bridge from Richland to the northwest. History The bridge was first proposed in 1949 as the previous bridge (commonly referred to as the "Green Bridge") was unable to handle the 10,000+ cars that were crossing it daily. Work on the bridge was begun on September 19, 1951. Work was completed in the summer of 1954 with a total cost of about $7.1 million. The bridge was dedicated without an official name on July 30, 1954. The "Pioneer Memorial Bridge" moniker was chosen in a radio contest in 1967, but locals used their own nicknames. After the bridge was repainted from green to blue, the "Blue Bridge" moniker became the most popular among Tri-City residents. A 15-by-25-foot (4.6 by 7.6 m) United States flag flies atop the bridge, which was added during the re-decking of the bridge in 1986 through a donation drive sponsored by the Shriners. In 2002, the bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During rush hour, the junction of U.S Route 395 and State Route 240 on the southbound side of the bridge is especially crowded. Late in 2005, it was announced that funding had been obtained in order to remedy the situation, by modifying the approaches and exits to the bridge, especially at the Highway 395 southbound exit on the Kennewick side of the bridge. This included constructing two roundabouts in place of the usual cloverleaf pattern. Construction began February 23 and was completed in October 2009. A year-long repainting and repair project lasted from January 2024 to January 2025, with traffic restrictions from February to December. The bridge was repainted in the same Air Force Blue color as before. References External links Media related to Blue Bridge (Washington) at Wikimedia Commons
Blue Moon Tavern

The Blue Moon is a tavern located on the west edge of the University District in Seattle, Washington, United States. History The tavern provided a haven for UW professors who were caught up in the McCarthyist purge, such as Joe Butterworth, who used the bar as his writing desk. Its heyday continued into the 1950s and 1960s. History: founders story The Blue Moon Tavern opened in April 1934 with the original owner Henry "Hank" John Reverman in Seattle, Washington. After much convincing Hank was able to utilize his college fund to open a bar at the age of twenty one. Upon completion of the prohibition era, the Blue Moon Tavern was one of the first bars that forcefully crossed racial barriers and has remained successful over the years. Hank owned the bar for a few years and soon left for the military where he became a pilot. A popular story claims that sometime in the late 1960s, Tom Robbins tried to call the artist Pablo Picasso in Barcelona from a pay phone at the Blue Moon Tavern. Supposedly, Robbins got through to Picasso, but the artist refused to accept the overseas collect calling charges. The Blue Moon declined in the 1970s. Efforts to "redevelop" the property in 1989 were derailed by community activists led by Walt Crowley; however, an attempt in 1990 to gain landmark status failed. Developers spared the tavern after landmark status was denied. The Blue Moon remains one of the few surviving blue-collar landmarks in Seattle. In 1995, the alley to the west of the Blue Moon was named Roethke Mews in honor of the bar's famous patron Theodore Roethke. The business has been described as a dive bar. The venue commemorated its 90th anniversary in 2024. See also List of dive bars Public house University District References External links Official website Blue Moon Tavern page at the Stan Iverson Memorial Archives A tour of the Blue Moon by Novelist-in-Residence Emeritus James Knisely
Walla Walla Town Center

Walla Walla Town Center, formerly Blue Mountain Mall is a shopping mall located in Walla Walla, Washington. It opened in 1989, and was considered the primary retail destination for Walla Walla and the surrounding area. The mall was demolished in 2017 to make way for the current shopping center. The name of the mall comes from the surrounding Blue Mountains. It featured a Shopko store as an anchor, with three anchors previously occupied by Sears, Troutman's Emporium (opened 1992 in a former Fred Meyer), and Gottschalks (originally JCPenney). The mall was considered a dead mall in the 2000s as its inline tenants closed, although three of the anchors were still in operation as late as 2007. As of 2017, only Shopko and Carpet One remained at the location. By 2012, the mall was bankrupt and closed, and sold on the courthouse steps on September 17 to OREO Corp for $4 Million in back taxes. In late 2013, news reports circulated that the entire property had been purchased by a large mall property development group and would be renovated in time for the holiday shopping season of 2014. In 2018, the center was reopened as Walla Walla Town Center. The Shopko from the original mall was retained, while many new tenants joined including Bed Bath & Beyond, Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less, and Ulta Beauty. References
Buck Lake (Kitsap County)

Buck Lake is a small lake in unincorporated Kitsap County, Washington. The lake, near the unincorporated census-designated place of Hansville, occupies an area of 18.6 acres at a maximum depth of 24 feet. The lake takes its name from a buck, though the exact species it references is unclear. Bird species such as the Osprey and Great Blue Heron have been present at the lake. In 2009, the Kitsap County Planning and Environmental Programs division found an improving trend for E. coli bacteria levels. The Buck Lake County Park is located at the southeast corner of the lake, which has picnic areas, restrooms, beach access, volleyball and basketball courts, and a ball field. A new playground was completed in 2019, the Kitsap County Parks Department's first ADA-compliant playground. To the west and south of the lake is the Hansville Greenway, a 264-acre nature preserve with walking and equestrian trails in a wetland environment. The Greater Hansville Community Center is also located at the lake. Buck Lake is a swimming destination. All swimming lake beaches in the county, including Buck Lake, have free loaner life jackets for children. Like other county beaches, water quality is monitored by the Kitsap Public Health District every other week. The lake was staffed by lifeguards until 2006. Unlike other popular county lakes such as Island Lake and Horseshoe Lake, there are much fewer residences on Buck Lake and the watershed is described as "rural residential" and "rural wooded." Buck Lake is also known for rainbow trout fishing, with well over 1,400 fish being released annually by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Since 2018, the majority of fish released into Buck Lake have been raised at Eells State Trout Hatchery near Skokomish, WA. There is a gravel boat launch on the east shore of the lake. References
Clark Lake Park

Clark Lake Park is a 150-acre (61 ha) park in Kent, Washington, United States, with the eponymous Clark Lake, 8-acre (3.2 ha) in size, the main highlight of the park. Description Clark Lake is surrounded by a 150-acre (61 ha) park. The park's major feature is a loop trail, which partially encircles the lake. The trail will be completed once the Ruth property is integrated into the park. The park is rural and forested, which contrasts with the denser development surrounding it. Activities include fishing from a dock on the lake, wildlife viewing, BMX biking, and hiking/walking. Clark Lake has a 338-acre (137 ha) watershed, which includes most of the park as well as areas northwest of the lake. Measurements of its water quality were only taken in 2003 and 2004, but both measurements indicated that the lake was borderline eutrophic. Overall, the water quality was classified as fair or good. The final 17 acres (6.9 ha) of land, known as the Ruth Property, were acquired by Kent City Council in 2022 for $7.2 million. Acquiring this property was a long-term goal for the city, since at least 1971. King County provided over $2 million in funding to help acquire this land, as part of a $52 million open space preservation initiative. The Ruth property was the last private property surrounding the lake. Its purchase will allow the city to complete the loop trail around the lake. City and county officials hope that completing the loop trail will help increase the popularity of the park. In addition, the city wished to control the entire shoreline of the lake to better protect water quality and wildlife habitat. If the property remained privately owned, development of the parcel could threaten the lake and the integrity of the park. References
Deep Lake (Thurston County, Washington)

Deep Lake is a 66-acre (27 ha) body of water lying eight miles (13 km) south of Olympia in Thurston County, Washington. It is 17 feet (5.2 m) deep at its deepest point and has a water volume of 771 acre-feet (951,000 m3). The lake drains into Black River by way of Beaver Creek and Scott Lake. Deep Lake is located in Section 3, Township 16N, Range 2W, Willamette. The lake is bordered on two sides by Millersylvania State Park. An RV resort camp occupies the lake's eastern shore. The lake's fish population includes stocked rainbow trout and naturally reproducing largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed. History The first known name of the lake by white settlers was Deep Lake as noted in a land survey in 1855. However, the lake was referred to as CoKaine Lake in the late 19th century which could have been an early Native American name. For a period of time, the lake went under the name Drake Lake. The name Drake Lake originated from the Lyman Darrow Drake family that settled on the south side of the lake in 1872. The Drake Lake name was still commonly used up until the late 1920s as was evidenced by several US Geological Survey and Metsker Maps dated up to 1929. The Drake family sold their property in 1908. See also List of geographic features in Thurston County, Washington References External links Media related to Deep Lake at Wikimedia Commons Deep Lake Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Fivemile Lake

Fivemile Lake is located in southern King County, Washington in the Lakeland South census-designated place. It has a popular park on its eastern bank. Fivemile Lake is one of several lakes in Lakeland South, including Lake Killarney, Lake Geneva, and Trout Lake. History Military Road runs along the eastern shore of the lake, next to the park. This road, built in the 1850s, once linked Fort Steilacoom with Fort Bellingham. The road's construction was authorized in 1857 to defend against Native American hostilities and the threat of foreign naval attacks. The road would help move supplies and troops between the forts, and would encourage further settlement of the area. Construction began in 1858, and the road was completed by 1860. The road connects Fivemile Lake to Star Lake and Angle Lake. Description Fivemile Lake is popular for fishing. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, and also has bluegill and largemouth bass. Due to high nutrient concentrations, Fivemile lake is moderately eutrophic. Fivemile Lake Park is run by King County. Its amenities include fields, trails, and a dock. A new playground opened in 2016. On April 5, 2023, one kayaker was killed and another was hospitalized after their boats capsized. The fire chief stressed the importance of life jackets, as neither kayaker was wearing one. References
Hicklin Lake

Hicklin Lake is a small lake in the White Center census-designated place of King County, Washington, near Evergreen High School, Cascade Middle School, and Dick Thurnau Park (Lakewood Park). Due to its geography and drainage basin, it has suffered from pollution and eutrophication. Artificial islands were placed in the lake in 2013 to reduce pollution, but they have failed to reduce nutrient concentrations. Name Hicklin Lake is named for Leonard Hicklin, who settled in White Center in the 1880s. It was briefly named Garrett Lake after L.B. Garrett, the owner of the lake after Hicklin died in 1931. The lake was erroneously known as Hicks Lake until 2011, when Dick Thurnau petitioned to have the correct name restored. Lakewood Park, located on the lake's north shore, was renamed Dick Thurnau Park in honor of Thurnau's efforts to rename the lake and restore its water quality. Pollution Before development, Hicklin Lake was located in a wetland. However, in the 1960s, this wetland was replaced with a parking lot, and the main inflow to the lake is now stormwater pipes. This untreated stormwater has brought heavy metals, phosphorus, and fecal coliform bacteria to the lake. The lake has no natural outlet, exacerbating the problem by increasing the concentration of pollutants. Chlorophyll levels are high, indicating the presence of algal blooms. The lake has consistently had poor water quality since development began. Another problem due to stormwater inflows is flooding during the winter. The large fluctuations in water levels prevent emergent plants from growing along the shoreline. These changes in the lake's water level have flooded Dick Thurnau Park, so the county installed pumps to release the excess water into the Puget Sound. Swimming was once allowed, but there are no longer lifeguards or facilities. While some argue this is due to poorer water quality, King County states that water quality levels were similar in the 1960s (when swimming was allowed), and that the major change has been in public perception. Artificial islands King County has routinely treated the lake with alum to reduce populations of blue-green algae, but this has failed to work long-term. In July 2013, two 600-square-foot (56 m2) artificial floating islands were introduced in an attempt to reduce pollution. The islands contain native vegetation, and it was hoped that microbes in their roots would consume phosphorus (a major contributor to algal blooms and eutrophication). However, a 2017 study showed that the islands failed to substantially reduce phosphorus concentrations. References
Lake Boren

Lake Boren is located just south of downtown Newcastle, Washington. Lake Boren Park is located on its southwestern shore. History Lake Boren, once named Etta Cartney Lake, was once much larger and deeper than it is now, with a depth of 90 feet (27 m) in 1883. It is fed by China Creek, which originates on Cougar Mountain. The creek was named for Chinese coal miners, who had racial confrontations with white miners. The lake overflowed onto a floodplain during the winter, which was used for grazing livestock during the summer. Before 1950, the lake had salmon runs that migrated from Lake Washington. Sediment from China Creek reduced the depth of the lake to 34 feet (10 m). The creek was channelized in the 1960s, stopping flooding and allowing for development near the lake. A culvert mostly stopped salmon migration in the 1950s. Description Lake Boren Park has many amenities, including a fishing dock, tennis courts, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court, a play area and picnic shelters. It is home to community events, such as concerts, Fourth of July fireworks, and Newcastle Days. There are many hiking trails near Lake Boren. The Waterline trail travels just to the west of Lake Boren Park, connecting it to the May Creek Trail and downtown Newcastle. The CrossTown trail runs east from Lake Boren Park, connecting to the large trail network of Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park The lake is popular for fishing. It has been stocked with rainbow trout by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife since the salmon run was cut off. Other fish species in the lake include brown bullhead, coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, and yellow perch. Lake Boren has 660 acres (270 ha) of watershed area. It is a mesotrophic lake. References
Lake Dolloff

Lake Dolloff is located in southern King County, Washington in the Lakeland North census-designated place. It is one of two large lakes in Lakeland North, alongside Star Lake. Interstate 5 runs just to the west of the lake, and Steel Lake is located on the other side of I-5. Description Lake Dolloff is stocked annually with rainbow trout by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. In addition to the stocked rainbow trout, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, coastal cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, rock bass, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch are naturally present in the lake. There is a public parking lot and lake access area on the southeast end of the lake. Lake Dolloff has a 518-acre (210 ha) watershed. Nutrient concentrations are consistently high, leading to its classification as a eutrophic lake. Lake Dolloff Substation The King County Sheriff's Office maintains Lake Dolloff substation, which services Lake Dolloff and other nearby areas of unincorporated King County. The station was refurbished in 2012. References
Lake Fenwick

Lake Fenwick is located in King County, Washington, United States, mostly within the city of Kent. The lake is known for its recreational opportunities including fishing and a large public park. The lake has suffered from poor water quality, algae, and infestation by aquatic weeds. Fenwick fishing rods are named after the lake. Lake description Lake Fenwick is long and narrow, with a north–south orientation. The lake has a 580-acre (230 ha) watershed, lying almost entirely on its west side. While the lake is 31 feet (9.4 m) deep at its deepest point, it averages only 13 feet (4.0 m) deep. Water quality issues Lake Fenwick has suffered from issues with water quality. The lake has high nutrient concentrations, and is borderline eutrophic. Furthermore, the nitrogen to phosphorus ratio promotes the growth of cyanobacteria, which can cause toxins when present in algal blooms. In August 2018, water quality tests revealed high levels of algal toxins in the lake. This necessitated a closure of Lake Fenwick, and warnings at Lake Fenwick Park. This occurred again in October 2019. Lake Fenwick also suffers from a large population of invasive Egeria densa, or Brazilian elodea. This plant, classified as a noxious weed in the state of Washington, forms dense mats that harm ecosystems, reduce water quality, and stifle recreational activities. Fishing Lake Fenwick is known for fishing. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout annually by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Other species naturally present in the lake include black crappie, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, and yellow perch. The Department of Fish and Wildlife also provides a public boat ramp. The city of Kent has a wooden dock for anglers, located within Lake Fenwick Park. Lake Fenwick is the birthplace of Fenwick fishing rods. The company was founded in 1952, in a garage on the shores of Lake Fenwick. Lake Fenwick Park One of the primary attractions at Lake Fenwick is the 140.9-acre (57.0 ha) city-owned Lake Fenwick Park. In addition to its fishing opportunities, the park is also home to a disc golf course and hiking trails. The park is largely forested, making the trails popular for wildlife viewing and nature walks. The greenbelt surrounding Lake Fenwick continues to the west as West Fenwick Park, a 15-acre (6.1 ha) neighborhood park. The park has a large playground, several sports courts, picnic and grilling areas, and a skate park nearby. References
Lake Geneva (Washington)

Lake Geneva is a lake located in southern King County, Washington, in the Lakeland South census-designated place. While largely surrounded by residential private property, it is also home to the popular Lake Geneva Park. It is located just across the street from Lake Killarney. Lake Geneva is one of several lakes in Lakeland South, including Lake Killarney, Fivemile Lake, and Trout Lake. Lake Geneva is mostly surrounded by homes and forest. Lake Geneva Park is located on the northeast shore, and is home to grassy sports fields, forest trails, and a fishing dock. In addition to the fishing dock at the park, there is a Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife boat ramp on the northwest shore. Fish species in the lake include bluegill, largemouth bass, and rainbow trout (stocked). The lake is managed by a special district. Its priorities include maintaining the health of the lake through noxious weed, algae, and water quality management, waterfowl control, and maintaining the watershed and lake outlet. References
Langlois Lake

Langlois Lake is located in King County, Washington, just outside the city of Carnation. Description Langlois Lake enjoys excellent water quality. Nutrient and algae concentrations are low, and the lake is classified as oligotrophic. Long-term trends based on data collected since 2001 indicate that water quality is further improving over time. Langlois Lake has a 226-acre (91 ha) mostly forested watershed, primarily encompassing areas to the east of the lake. Fishing is a popular activity in the lake. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife provides access to the lake through a public gravel beach, and stocks the lake with kokanee and rainbow trout. Largemouth bass are also naturally present. Langlois Lake is one of only ten lakes in King County that has a seasonal fishing closure. References