With miles of beaches and trails, a picturesque lighthouse and glorious Puget Sound views, Hansville is one of the Kitsap Peninsula’s most spectacular destinations. And there’s no better time to visit than on a sunny summer day, when the water sparkles, cruise ships dot the horizon and shore birds dart along the water’s edge. The [...]
This former logging community is a short drive from Silverdale hotels, but its serene beauty, stunning mountain views and water access will make you feel like you’re at a resort whether you stay for an afternoon or a mini-vacation. Take time to explore the area by car, bike or boat, look for resident bald eagles [...]
Sparkling like a jewel in its scenic waterfront setting, Kingston beckons visitors who arrive by personal boat, ferry or car to explore parks, beaches, trails and unique eateries sure to satisfy any palate. Mike Wallace Park next to the marina and ferry dock is a gorgeous expanse of green that hosts the Saturday Public Market, [...]
As the ancestral home of Chief Seattle, a Navy shipbuilding hub for more than a century and the first community in the United States to see Japanese-Americans exiled to World War II internment camps, the Kitsap Peninsula has a rich and varied history to share with visitors. And Kitsap is conveniently located between the big-city [...]
From small specialty shops to one-stop garden centers, the Kitsap Peninsula has such a rich selection of nurseries that gardeners can happily spend a couple of days making the rounds and still not see all of them. As local horticulture columnist Peg Tillery says: “If you can’t find it here, you shouldn’t be gardening.” Here’s a [...]
With a mild climate, abundant rainfall and wide-open spaces, the Kitsap Peninsula is a mecca for gardeners, so it’s no wonder that the region is home to three world-famous destination gardens – Heronswood, Bloedel Reserve and Elandan Gardens. Each is a distinctive gem in its own right and worthy of several hours of your time. Plan to [...]
With a waterfront location, walkable downtown and beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains, Port Orchard is a family-friendly destination well worth a day trip or weekend getaway. A pedestrian path along Sinclair Inlet connects an observation tower at the west end of downtown to a children’s park, with plenty of spots along the way to [...]
What started as a stress-relieving hobby has grown into a one-of-a-kind mosaics studio on the Kitsap Peninsula, with wine and nibbles to fuel patrons' creativity. Before adult coloring books were the de-stresser du jour, nurse Anna Hickner began piecing together bits of colored glass to achieve her moment of Zen. Now she shares that experience with others [...]
The village of Suquamish on the clear salt water of Agate Passage is more than just a scenic destination, it’s also the heart of the Suquamish Tribe’s cultural renaissance and a fascinating place to spend a few hours or a day. The people of Chief Seattle have lived along the shores of the Kitsap Peninsula [...]
Whether it’s a nod to nostalgia, a reaction to our overly digitized society or merely a cost-effective way of furnishing a home, vintage is hot right now. And the Kitsap Peninsula is a dream destination for DIYers looking to repurpose a fruit crate as a wall shelf or transform a tractor wheel into garden art. [...]
