February 27, 2011
The Canopy Tower at IslandWood on Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells

The Trails are Open Again at IslandWood – Afternoon on the Trails March 6th

Spend the Afternoon at IslandWood Next Sunday Yes, back in November, our family had a nice afternoon at IslandWood on their first Afternoon on the Trails Day.  We were free to roam, explore and volunteers were out and about to answer questions and chat about the property.  It was a […]
February 26, 2011
Bainbridge Island Chilly Hilly 2011

Bainbridge Island’s 2011 Chilly Hilly this Sunday

A Chilly Hilly map on Map My Ride Last year a record 6,000+ cyclists showed up for the ride.   This week we have had record low temperatures in the Seattle area. You tell me, is that good or bad the Chilly Hilly?  Well, since I ran three lil’ ole […]
January 2, 2011
Lytle Beach on Bainrbidge Island

Happy New Year from Lytle Beach on Bainbridge Island

The annual Bainbridge Island Polar Bear Plunge The Polar Bear Plunge happens every January 1st at noon. The sun lured over 100 participants from all over Kitsap County out into the 38 degree weather this morning to celebrate the new year with a plunge (of sorts) into the icy cold […]
November 28, 2010
Suspsension Bridge at IslandWood on Bainbridge Island.

Open Trails at IslandWood

Yesterday IslandWood opened their trails to the public.  Between the suspension bridge and canopy tower, it was like taking an exotic rainforest eco-tour, just five minutes from our house, very cool.  Thanks IslandWood!
October 25, 2010
Islandwood Howl-o-ween on Bainbridge Island

IslandWood Howl-o-ween 2010

How did I forget to put this on my list of things to do in October? IslandWood never disappoints. Their campus is nature refined! IslandWood was a cozy place to spend a rainy afternoon while the kids carved pumpkins, listened to stories, ran around, and enjoyed cookies and cocoa from […]
October 19, 2010
Things to do on Bainbrige in October. Suyematsu Pumpkin Patch on Bainbridge Island.

5 Things to do in October on Bainbridge Island

Fall on Bainbridge Island I think local Bainbridge Island residents would agree that our fall weather trumps the summer weather we had this year. The sun is out, the air is crisp –  it has been a gorgeous Northwest fall.  So, before fall and October is over, make sure you […]
October 12, 2010
Suyematsu Pumpkin Patch on BainbridgeIsland and Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Of Pancakes and Pumpkins

This past weekend took us to the Suyematsu Pumpkin Patch on Bainbridge Island and to the Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast.
October 5, 2010
Bainbridge Island Fire Department Pancake Breakfast 2010

Bainbridge Island Pancake Breakfast Oct. 9th

It is that time of year again. The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Club is putting on their annual Pancake Breakfast. A great opportunity to have breakfast and coffee with your community  – and the kids are always highly entertained by the fire truck rides. An easy and fun way to […]