Last year, many Easter events were cancelled due to the beginning of COVID lockdowns. This year, some locations are going socially distanced, drive through egg hunts or other Easter events. Below are some Easter-related events organized by location. Bremerton Saturday April 3, 2021: 10:00 am Eggstravaganza at the Beach (Navy Getaways Pacific Beach, 1:00 PM [...]
I’m sure that I am not the only one who never imagined living through a pandemic. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. On that day, many in the United States were still going about their daily lives, with few understanding the lifestyle changes that were [...]
Military life can make scheduling regular date-nights difficult. Schedule changes, last minute meetings, and boat emergencies can sometimes make it seem impossible to find some quality time with our sailors. Throw COVID restrictions on top of it, and many of us find ourselves stuck at home with few options for a date night. Below are [...]
Many people who hear “upstate New York” and “Naval Base” may be confused about what Navy sailors are doing stationed in Upstate New York. This area of New York is home to the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, which is part of the training pipeline for submariners and surface sailors. We ended up in Saratoga [...]
As submarine spouses, there may be times where we experience the dreaded “shipyard” period. Be it dry dock, extended overhaul, or a refit, these periods in the shipyard can be challenging for many different reasons. During my spouse’s first sea tour, his boat went into the shipyard for a few months. During that time, he [...]
Looking for some moderate or challenging day hikes on Oahu? Below is a list of some moderate and challenging hikes. Some are challenging due to steepness, others because of the condition of the trail. Either myself or close friends have completed the hikes listed below. There are many other challenging hikes on Oahu, please use [...]
Looking for some family events surrounding the holidays? The way we are all celebrating the holidays will look a little different this year, but there are still a variety of events available to get into the holiday spirit! Below is a roundup of some fun, family-friendly, holiday activities near Kings Bay. WinterFEST at Adventure Landing [...]
Mele Kalikimaka! The winter holiday season on Oahu is normally a fun time, full of family activities and Christmas spirit. Due to COVID restrictions, the magic of the holiday season will look a little different. Below is a roundup of some of the holiday activities Oahu has to offer in 2020: Honolulu City Lights Photo [...]
Oahu is a great place for a number of different water sports. There are many locations around the island which are perfect for kayaking. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced kayaker, Oahu has a lot to offer—from stream kayaking, to shallow reefs, to ocean kayaking, Oahu has so many options. Below is a brief [...]
