Government Island State Recreation Area — Attraction in Government Island

If you go looking for the geocache on the tip of government island, and you don't bring shoes, don't be surprised if you get a sharp stick embedded in your thigh. Not that this happened to me, but just be cautious. We love government island. It's a great place to let the kids roam free and fend for themselves for weeks at a time. We used to have 4 but lost the littlest one a while back. If you find him, make sure to howl like a wolf and hopefully he'll still be walking on two legs. Do not approach, proceed with caution, and call the authorities. Thanks for your help. For those of you lacking a sense of humor, please do not do anything I just said, just enjoy your time on the island. It's a...

NO CAR OR PEDESTRIAN ACCESS! ACCESS BY BOAT ONLY. This was always a family favorite! Been boating here for twenty years...it's getting less enjoyable because of people who do not respect or understand water recreation. Many people breaking glass and leaving it in the sand, not being safe on the water or in boats. If you go on a weekday, you will have a better time! NOTE: the Columbia River has tides like the ocean! Check your tide tables for the river so that you don't...

I tried forming my own government here, and was informed that its actually owned by the state of Oregon, and that my efforts to form a new government collective and rule this island with an iron fist were frowned upon. I figure I'll try one of the ones on the Washington side of the...