Английская Википедия:Blind Island Marine State Park

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Blind Island Marine State Park is a public recreation area consisting of the entirety of Blind Island, a Шаблон:Convert island at the entrance to Blind Bay on Shaw Island in San Juan County, Washington.[1] It is part of the San Juan Islands National Monument.[2][3] The island lies one-third of a mile west of the Shaw Island ferry terminal and has Шаблон:Convert of saltwater shoreline. The park is cooperatively managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Washington State Parks.[3]

History

In the late 1800s, a man named John Fox homesteaded the island and built a small house and storage sheds.[1] Fox was an immigrant from Germany, where he had made his living as a fisherman.Шаблон:Citation needed After his divorce from Katherine Fox Dickman,Шаблон:Citation needed he moved to the island where he lived as a fisherman and tilled a small garden spot, evidence of which still remains today. Fox's son, also named John Fox, died around 1960 after living alone on the island.[1] The elder Fox is buried on the island.Шаблон:Citation needed 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.[4] The water is unsafe to drink.[5]

The island became a state park in 1970 under lease from the BLM.[3] All buildings were removed in 1972 due to their unsafe conditions.[6]

Activities and amenities

As a stop on the Cascadia Marine Trail, the island's campsites are restricted to visitors arriving in non-motorized watercraft.[4] Activities include observing the abundant wildlife and frequently passing ferries.[1]

See also

References

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External links

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