Blake Island is a small island in the Puget Sound, located near Bainbridge Island and Vashon Island. Largely preserved as Blake Island State Park, it’s a popular destination for local kayakers and tourists. However, it used to be known as Smuggler’s Island, and for good reason.
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It’s best known for being a destination with Argosy Cruises, both for kayaking and for the Tillicum Excursion, which includes a 4-5 hour dinner cruise, a Native American storytelling show, and island exploration time.
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