Remnants of an old cabin

An old log cabin. Can't help but wonder about the history

Old log cabin at Duck Lake

Better views of lake from Smugglers Cove trail

View on north side of Duck Lake from Smugglers Cove trail

Trail down to Smugglers Cove

So apparently the cove just south of Eagle Cliff is Smugglers Cove (not marked on my Navionics chart)

Trail head at Smugglers Cove

Signage at Smugglers Cove trail head

I love history on San Juan islands. This sad story is not unlike many others. I wonder if that cabin up at Duck Lake was hers.

An older sign that appears to reference a direct route to Eagle Cliff which is no longer maintained. Currently the only official trail to Eagle Cliff is accessed from the Pelican Beach trail.

Smugglers Cove looking north

Looking over at Point Lawrence on Orcas

Looking south from Smugglers Cove

Looking at Eagle Cliff. There were 6 or 7 large birds soaring above. Not Eagles. Red heads. Turkey Vultures? 2 of them soared down to the beach to check me out, flew right over my head!

Noticed another old cabin just above the beach

A look inside. Fairly recent storm damage from a tree that fell through the roof.

Colorful interior walls

Could this have been Mrs Hardy's cabin?

Another look at Duck Lake on the way back to Eagle Harbor

One last stroll through the magestic song bird lane.

Back down at Eagle Harbor, the tide has come in

Back at the boat

Departing Eagle Harbor. What a great day!