String of One-Night Stands – Victim & Rebel Islands, Lopez Island, Parks Bay

The next two days included stops at Victim & Rebel Islands, Lopez Island, and Parks Bay –

We like to call it a String of One-Night Stands. Usually, this means we are stopping somewhere en route to our destination. Typically, these are not marine parks, so usually no dock or mooring balls to catch, just an option to anchor off private property. There may sometimes be a beach, at low tide,  for walking dogs.

On our way back to Friday Harbor, from Jones Island, we first stopped at Victim and Rebel Islands for a one-night stay on the hook. A lovely spot, providing excellent protection all around. We were timing our stop on Lopez Island for Saturday morning so we could run up to the little Farmer’s Market to buy a few fresh veggies, visit a bakery there and stretch our legs a bit. We’ve been to Lopez island before, several times, visiting friends who used to live there. From there we headed to Parks Bay. Jim had heard it was a lovely spot to anchor, and we were not disappointed.

As chance would have it, we were spectators of one of the most beautiful rainbows we have ever experienced.

We anchored between Victim and Rebel Islands (above), a small well-protected area with only a few boats joining us that night. This put us in close proximity to Lopez Island.

When we got to Lopez Island, we just anchored in Fisherman’s Bay, long enough for us to dinghy ashore. From there, we walked to Lopez Village and the small rural Farmer’s Market. It was a nice walk, we got a real feel for the community by the time we arrived at the bakery.

Jim and I have not been to a Farmer’s Market since the pandemic took its grip on the country. So, it was interesting to see how they handled safety protocols for vendors and customers. Hand sanitizer at the entrance and signs to distance shoppers throughout.

Last night during our String of One-Night Stands, was Parks Bay.

We were fascinated by this beautiful old Lord Nelson Tug. So picturesque against the background of trees.

And then there was this rainbow! This was the perfect spot to capture, not only the rainbow itself but got almost the whole reflection in the water.

We have seen the best little tugs out here in the Pacific Northwest.