The holidays are around the corner! In fact, Thanksgiving is only 21 days away. Whether you want an entire turkey dinner or just need some help with side dishes or dessert, dozens of local restaurants and grocery stores have your back: Many of these establishments have deadines the week before Thanksgiving, if not earlier. We [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Story submitted by Kirsten The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic is putting a damper on many traditional fall activities in Kitsap County. Fortunately, with extra precautions, many of the farms in the area have been able to open. All the pumpkin patches listed below have been verified as opened for the 2020 autumn season, many [...]
While some states continue to reopen businesses and lift travel restrictions, many are experiencing a new in-flux of COVID-19 cases. Here in Washington state, face masks are required 24/7 in public. For the Navy, the latest guidelines restrict sailors, for the most part, to work and home. We've heard every command is slightly different with [...]
