Cyclists, check your calendars (and maybe your wool socks), because the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 54th annual Chilly Hilly Bike Ride is rolling out on Feb. 22. The day will kick off with a ferry ride across the Sound to Bainbridge Island, where a 33-mile loop awaits. The route traces shoreline views of Seattle’s skyline, winds […]
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Take the Polar Plunge for the New Year
Brrr, ready to kick off the new year with a cold plunge? The YMCA Camp Seymour is hosting its Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day to refreshingly kickstart 2026. Participants can safely take the plunge in the cool waters of the Puget Sound from 10 a.m. to noon with the safety of a lifeguard […]
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Wild Society
Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state has more than 30,000 registered nonprofit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers. With federal funding reduced, rescinded or at risk, nonprofits are eager to engage increased community support. The […]
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Exploring Kitsap’s Sunny Side, One Port at a Time
Before we dive into how we can enjoy everything that Kitsap’s ports have to offer, let’s take a quick step back and ask — what are ports? At a high level, ports are traditionally places where vessels dock and passengers and cargo are loaded and unloaded. Once upon a time, Kitsap was a maritime community […]
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Tails and Trails on the Kitsap Peninsula
The Kitsap Peninsula is an especially pet-friendly place to visit and explore. With loads of dog parks, pet-friendly accommodations, trails and parks that welcome well-behaved dogs and cats, locals and visitors alike are sure to find an adventure that they and their animal companions will love. From the sandy, driftwood-strewn beach of Point No Point […]
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Ride the Tide
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails designation with the “Ride the Tide” event, Kitsap County Commissioner Christine Rolfes joined over 100 paddlers on a scenic journey from Dyes Inlet at the Silverdale waterfront to Port Orchard Waterfront Park in Sinclair Inlet. The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners proclaimed June 8 […]
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Inspirational Walks and Hikes
Many of us have heard the saying, “Go take a hike.” At one time, this was a negative phrase, but now it could become our mantra for getting out and exploring all the abundant trails that surround us in West Sound, from the south of the peninsula to the far north and maybe a few […]
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Nurturing Mindful Children in Nature This Season
Summer and fall are prime times to get kids out of the house and spend time outdoors, especially if you live at high altitudes or by the water. As you can imagine, studies show tremendous positive effects for children who spend time outside: However, you may need more than the idea of another hike to […]
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Five Ways to Boost the Benefits of Your Time Outdoors
Has your outdoor exercise become routine? Since early 2020, many people headed outdoors to stay fit. The natural world offers many of the benefits of a gym, but sometimes we need a reminder to boost our sense of play and our sense of place. To regain the joy of being outdoors, here are five ways […]