Finding a place to live at a new duty station you've never been to can be daunting, to say the least. If you prefer to live off-base (or are subject to a 12-18 month waiting list), that can be even harder. How do you know what community to live in? What's the reputation or best [...]
Whether you're new to Washington state or perhaps have a PCS on the horizon, make sure you bookmark this one! Washington state is home to a variety of colorful events and festivals throughout the year, COVID-willing*. From beautiful tulip and lavender festivals to live music and cultural celebrations, there is something for everyone. If you're [...]
OK, 2022 is here and we're in the dead of winter. And if you live in Washington state, you've been pelted with dark, dreary days and torrential (and record-breaking) rainfall, all on top of a previous, obnoxious snowstorm that you were likely snowed in for. But as we itch for summer (160 days away, might [...]
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 [...]
It's National Wine Day! And if you're newly stationed at Bangor (or haven't ventured out yet), do yourself a favor and experience some Washington state wine. If you didn't know, Washington is the second largest premium wine producer in the United States, second to only California. The state has more than 1,000 wineries that produce [...]
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 [...]
Story submitted by Kirsten We’ve been told that one of the best things we can do for our mental health during this season of social distancing is to get outside. But if you’re coming from a warm sunny place like San Diego or Pearl Harbor, the idea of going outside in Washington while it's so [...]
Story submitted by Kirsten Olympic National Park (ONP) is located on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state and covers 922,700 acres. Often overshadowed by Mount Rainier National Park, ONP is home to four distinct ecosystems: Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west side temperate rainforest and the forests of the drier east side. The park is [...]
