Turn Point Lightstation-San Juan Islands Tours 2007  

WLA in conjunction with Eclipse Charters, hosted a unique tour of Turn Point Lightstation on Stuart Island in the San Juan archipelago. A highlight of the "Great Lighthouse Hunt 2007!" Special thanks to Margaret & Mike Jonas for their efforts in bringing this historic Lightstation back to life. Thanks also to Nick Teague of the BLM for leading our tour on July 8, 2007. For additional info, visit - http://www.tplps.org/main.htm (Photos by Bruce Robie)

The Eclipse charter departed Orcas Island and passed Turn Point Lightstation before landing at the dock on Stuart Island. 08july07
The Eclipse charter departed Orcas Island and passed Turn Point Lightstation before landing at the dock on Stuart Island. 08july07
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The Eclipse charter departed Orcas Island and passed Turn Point Lightstation before landing at the dock on Stuart Island.
The Eclipse charter departed Orcas Island and passed Turn Point Lightstation before landing at the dock on Stuart Island.
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On the trip from Orcas to Stuart Island, the charter passed
On the trip from Orcas to Stuart Island, the charter passed "Pole Pass." This is the location of the first "light" in the San Juan Islands. (Originally a lantern on a pole)
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The approach to Turn Point Lightstation.
The approach to Turn Point Lightstation.
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Visitors on the Turn Point trip, depart the boat onto Stuart Island. From the dock at Prevost Harbor, it was nearly a 2-mile hike to Turn Point Lightstation. 08july07
Visitors on the Turn Point trip, depart the boat onto Stuart Island. From the dock at Prevost Harbor, it was nearly a 2-mile hike to Turn Point Lightstation. 08july07
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Visitors on the Turn Point trip, depart the boat onto Stuart Island. From the dock at Prevost Harbor, it was nearly a 2-mile hike to Turn Point Lightstation. 08july07
Visitors on the Turn Point trip, depart the boat onto Stuart Island. From the dock at Prevost Harbor, it was nearly a 2-mile hike to Turn Point Lightstation. 08july07
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The scenic Stuart Island hike from Prevost Harbor to Turn Point Lightstation.
The scenic Stuart Island hike from Prevost Harbor to Turn Point Lightstation.
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Keepers Quarters of Turn Point Lightstation.
08july07
Keepers Quarters of Turn Point Lightstation.
08july07
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Keepers Quarters of Turn Point Lightstation. A large group signed up for the boat charter from Orcas Island and made the hike out to the lightstation on Stuart Island.
08july07
Keepers Quarters of Turn Point Lightstation. A large group signed up for the boat charter from Orcas Island and made the hike out to the lightstation on Stuart Island.
08july07
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