The holidays are just around the corner! Whether you're new to Kitsap County or you need a quick refresher on holiday events and festivals, we got you covered. Here's a dozen events we have our eye on: North Kitsap Bainbridge Island: Winter in the Woods at Bloedel Reserve Winter in the Woods returns to Bloedel [...]
If you recently moved to Washington state, you may not be used to taking ferries. In fact, the entire process can be intimidating. What ferry routes are there? Do ferries require reservations? How do I make reservations? Is it worth taking the ferry or driving around? What do the locals do? The Washington state ferry [...]
Every duty station has a reputation. And when it comes to Naval Base Kitsap/Bangor in Washington state, the biggest complaint is (you guessed it) the weather. Due to the Pacific Ocean’s moist air, the west side of Washington state experiences ample cloud cover and rain, mostly during winter months. So yes, it does rain. A [...]
Whether your recently PCS'd to Washington state or you've been here for years, you're likely dreading this dreary season. And by "season," we mean months upon months (upon months). Due to the Pacific Ocean’s moist air, the west side of Washington state experiences ample cloud cover and rain, mostly during winter months (we promise, the [...]
Happy October! As we head into spooky season, we rounded up some great event ideas to inspire the season in and around Kitsap County. From pumpkin painting to haunted hayrides, there's a little something for everyone: MWR Pumpkin Painting Photo by Daisy Anderson on Pexels.com Stop by the Bremerton Recreation Center and join the MWR [...]
Photo submitted by Amanda D. When arriving in Guam, my very first duty station as a spouse, I was a bit overwhelmed, anxious, and not quite sure how to begin my life there. What am I doing on this tiny island in the middle of the pacific and how will I survive here? Easy… meet [...]
Story submitted by Kirsten Every region in the United States we have lived in seems to have a drink of choice. For Charleston it was the sweet tea. I remember taking a trip to Florida and my husband would ask at every restaurant “Do you have sweet tea?” We would get responses like “We have [...]
Story submitted by Kirsten Kitsap County is home to some amazing hikes and mountain views. Need tips or inspiration to get out this winter? Click here. I’ve dragged my poor kids on some hikes way beyond their skill level, but by getting out and exploring we were able to find some favorites: Fish Park Photo [...]
Each base has their own Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR) office that has resources for travel, fitness, and local information. Though much of the typical recreation activities on base are closed due to COVID-19, here is a quick list of some lesser known winter offerings from Naval Base Kitsap MWR: Disc Golf Photo courtesy of Parked [...]
