As we head into these drearier months, it's a great time of year to explore the Kitsap County area museums. From contemporary art to naval history, there's a museum for everyone. Here's 14 museums to get you started: Bainbridge Island Bainbridge Island Museum of Art On Bainbridge Island you'll find a number of museums. For [...]
When it comes to submarine duty stations, we know fall in New England (Groton, Portsmouth) can't be beat. However, the Pacific Northwest offers a variety of festive events and experiences to get excited about! From cider festivals and pumpkin patches to ghost trains and petting zoos, there's plenty to explore in and around Kitsap County. [...]
While you're living in Washington state, a quintessential bucket list activity is traveling down the Oregon Coast. Located roughly 3-4 hours from Kitsap County, the Oregon Coast offers beautiful and dramatic coastlines with sprawling, sandy (yes sandy) beaches and cute seaside towns. If you didn't make the trip this summer, the fall is still a [...]
Next up in our One Day series is an itinerary for Kitsap! Where to Stay: If you guests can't stay with you, the Best Western Plus in Silverdale is centrally located to most of the spots to visit in Kitsap in addition to being only 15 minutes from base! Poulsbo Inn and Suites is walkable [...]
Here in Washington state it finally feels like summer, but some days you might be feeling too hot. And if you're like me and surviving with minimal fans or portable AC units, most days you need to get out. Next time you need to cool off, check out these great spots in and around Kitsap [...]
We've said it once and we'll say it again: even if you don't love your duty station, do yourself a favor and get out and explore the region around you. As military spouses, it can be next to impossible to plan trips or family vacations without knowing our spouse's sea schedule. So perhaps easy day [...]
Nothing beats summer in Washington state. Nothing. We endure months and months of dreary, rainy weather (and June-uary, as this month has shown so far) for gorgeous, warmer days. So whether your family just PCS'd here or you've been here for years, here's some summer inspiration: KITSAP COUNTY Check out Silverdale Whaling Days (July 29-31)Go [...]
Since we've been stationed in Washington state, Olympic National Park (ONP) has always been top of our duty station bucket list. This spring my family ventured out for a three day trip, designed to accommodate our two toddlers' attention spans and hiking skills. I would highly recommend adding ONP to your list of places to [...]
If you're new around here, summer is everything in the Pacific Northwest. We wait through a long, wet and dreary year (more on combating Seasonal Affective Disorder, here) for the sunny, beautiful summer months. There is nothing quite like it. So as we move into this season (slowly, yet surely), here are some tips on [...]
