Harstine Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island of Puget Sound in Mason County, Washington state, United States of America
About Harstine Island
U.S. Navy Lt. Charles Wilkes (1798–1877) explored much of the west coast including Puget Sound. The island was named by Lt. Wilkes for Lt. Henry J. Hartstene. For most of the island's history, there wasn't a single standard spelling of its name. Even today, several different spellings are used. Of the several possible ways to spell the name of the island, Hartstene and Harstine are the most used and most popular. Both have been used nearly interchangeably in many published references. Alternative spellings of the name include Hartstene, Harsteen, Harstein, Harstene, Hartstein and Harstine. In 1997 Washington State Legislative action resulted the island being named "Harstine Island".
Top Attractions in Harstine Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Harstine Island:
- ★Beachcombing
- ★Boating
- ★Fishing
- ★Hikingandwilderness backpacking
- ★Jarrell Cove State Park
- ★McMicken Island State Park
- ★Mountain bikingandcycling
- ★Sea kayaking
Harstine Island Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: