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30 OF THE BEST NAVAL BASE KITSAP THINGS TO DO

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30 things to do near naval base kitsap.

1. Bangor Aquatics Center

2. bremerton aquatics training facility.

Bowling Alleys

3. bangor olympic lanes bowling center, 4. bremerton recreation center bowling, golf courses, 5. gallery golf course.

Naval Base Kitsap Gym

6. bangor fitness complex, 7. bangor gym, 8. bremerton fitness complex, 9. naval hospital mwr fitness center, 10. keyport fitness center.

Movie Theaters

11. bangor cinema plus theater, 12. bremerton recreation center movie lounge, parks, rivers, and lakes, 13. bangor recreation center, 14. trident lakes recreation area, 15. bangor skate park, 16. bremerton recreation center, 17. camp mckean recreation area, 18. elwood point recreation area.

Seattle Attractions

19. pike place market, 20. the space needle, 21. woodland park zoo.

Arts and Museums

22. admiral theatre, 23. bremerton westsound symphony, 24. bug museum and nature gift shop, bainbridge island, 25. kids discovery museum.

26. Museum of Popular Culture

27. pacific northwest ballet, 28. puget sound navy museum.

Seattle Sports

29. seattle seahawks, 30. kitsap admirals.

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Top FIVE Rainy Day Activities Around Naval Base Kitsap Indoor Kid Activities

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Fall Activities in Kitsap County Pumpking Patches, Mazes

Fall in Washington can be beautiful, and if pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and fall festivals are on your Bucket List, then you’re in luck! Check out this guide to Fall Fun in Kitsap County ! Top Fall Activities in Kitsap County, WA FARMS, PUMPKIN PATCHES, AND CORN MAZES Pheasant Fields Farm (Silverdale) – The farmers at Pheasant Fields Farm put on quite a show in October! Activities include pumpkin picking, a corn maze, apple slingshots, farm tours, photo opps, and, of course, a fully stocked farm stand for all your fresh produce needs! Military discounts offered on all ticketed events. Fr... read more

Things To Do in Bremerton Naval Base Kitsap

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Naval Base Kitsap is the home of the U.S. Navy Pacific Ballistic Submarine Fleet

Sunday, December 15

Delegation dinner with VADM (ret.) John Bird, USN and senior base leadership

About VADM Bird

Former Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet; member of JINSA’s Iran Policy Project and JINSA’s Hybrid Warfare Policy Project; member of JINSA’s Board of Advisors and 2014 Generals & Admirals Program participant

Monday, December 16

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JINSA organizes base visits as part of our outreach efforts to ensure that our leadership understands the work our servicemen and women are doing to keep the U.S. safe and to bring this knowledge back to their communities to advocate for a strong U.S. military. Conversely, we also educate officers and enlisted ranks on the important work JINSA is doing nationally and in their communities.

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What to See and Do on Kitsap Peninsula

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Washington's Kitsap Peninsula lies between the Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound. It is separated from the land mass of the Olympic Peninsula by Hood Canal. Hood Canal is not actually a man-made waterway, it is a natural fjord of the Puget Sound. Kitsap Peninsula's irregular shape creates almost 300 miles offshore. All this water, combined with lush green forests, makes the Peninsula a great places for gardens, parks, and outdoor recreation.

What & Where Is Kitsap Peninsula?

Many people live and work on the Kitsap Peninsula, which also serves as a bedroom community for Seattle . Thousands of people commute back and forth between Kitsap Peninsula and Seattle each weekday. Major towns on the Kitsap Peninsula include:

• Bremerton - Home to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and a Naval Station, Bremerton is the largest city on Kitsap Peninsula. Visitors will enjoy the city's military attractions as well as its many parks, shops, and galleries.
• Port Orchard - Located across Sinclair Inlet from Bremerton, Port Orchard welcomes visitors to its large marina and attractive waterfront.
• Poulsbo - This small town's Norwegian heritage is most evident in its charming historic downtown district. Poulsbo's downtown shops, restaurants, and galleries, along with the charming waterfront park and marina, make this small town a fun and popular place to visit.
• Silverdale - Located on the west side of Kitsap Peninsula, Silverdale is a retail hub with many big box and chain stores.

How to Get There

The cities and towns on the Kitsap Peninsula can be reached by road or by the  Washington State Ferry . State Highway 16, via the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, is the main route onto the peninsula. Ferry terminals are located at Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Kingston, and Southworth.

If you're looking for an expert guide, Kitsap Tours offer scheduled and private tours of Kitsap Peninsula and Bainbridge Island.

Bainbridge Island , part of Kitsap County, is another fun destination and is often part of a Kitsap Peninsula getaway.

Outdoor Activities and Recreation

The Kitsap Peninsula's forested parks and preserves are great for hiking and biking. The miles and miles of shoreline provide fun for beachcombers and paddlers. Boaters and divers can enjoy exploring the waters surrounding the Peninsula. There are several state parks, most on or near the water, that offer camping as well as day use areas for picnicking and play.

Kitsap Peninsula is home to several public golf courses, including these highly-rated options:

• Gold Mountain Golf Club (Bremerton)
• White Horse Golf Club (Kingston)

Whether you prefer kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding, you'll find many places to enjoy your sport around the Kitsap Peninsula. Here are some essential paddling resources:

• Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails  - Launches, services, and amenities available to new and experienced paddlers.
• Olympic Outdoor Center  - Lessons, gear rental, and guided tours are all available from Olympic Outdoor Center, with shops in both Poulsbo and Port Gamble.

Hiking and Nature Trails

There are many places to get out and spend time in nature all around Kitsap Peninsula

• Banner Forest Heritage Park - This large park encompasses both forests and wetlands. Within Banner Forest Heritage Park you'll find miles of improved and unimproved trails suitable for walking or biking.
• Clear Creek Trail - Winding through and between the natural areas of Silverdale, this 5-mile trail system features interpretive panels highlighting local human and natural history.
• The Hansville Greenway - This network of trails passes through a set of natural areas set aside to serve as a corridor for wildlife to move around Kitsap Peninsula. One popular hike is the Sid Knutson Puget Sound to Hood Canal Trail, which runs from Norwegian Point Park south and then west to Hood Canal, passing a variety of ecosystems along the way. Check out the Hansville Greenway website to learn about all of the available trails, suggested hikes, and the flora and fauna you'll see along the way.
• Theler Wetlands - Situated at an estuary along Hood Canal, this privately-owned nature preserve is open to the public for hiking and birding

Historic Sites and Attractions

Port Gamble, a turn-of-the-century company town, is now preserved as a National Historic Landmark. With its charming New England-style buildings and lovely waterfront setting, Port Gamble is a fun place to wander and explore. Be sure to visit the Port Gamble General Store & Cafe, which houses the local history museum as well as an astonishing collection of seashells. Port Gamble is located just east of the Hood Canal bridge.

Military History

The US Navy has been a presence on the Kitsap Peninsula since 1892. It is the current home of Naval Base Kitsap, which includes the Naval Station in Bremerton and the Naval Submarine Base in Bangor.

• Naval Undersea Museum (Keyport) - This fascinating museum focuses on the history of undersea exploration and warfare. Exhibits and artifacts cover the ocean environment, torpedoes, submarines, and diving. Outdoor exhibits include deep-sea vehicles. The museum's exhibits will be of interest to anyone interested in naval history, oceanography, or technology.
• Puget Sound Navy Museum (Bremerton) - Located between the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Bremerton Ferry Dock, this extensive facility is the place to learn about the naval history of the Pacific Northwest. A portion of the museum occupies the historic Building 50, originally built in 1896, while another section of the museum is of more modern architecture. The Puget Sound Navy Museum's permanent exhibits include artifacts from the USS John C. Stennis nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and related to special-operations submarines. Admission is free.
• USS Turner Joy (Bremerton) - This Vietnam-era Naval Destroyer now serves as a museum and memorial honoring Naval personnel. Ladder climbing is required while touring some portions of the ship. The USS Turner Joy is also available for special events and overnight stays.

Native American History

• Suquamish Museum & Cultural Center (Suquamish) - This excellent museum focuses on the history and culture of the Puget Sound Salish Tribes, particularly the local Suquamish Tribe. The lovely new facility will house exhibit galleries, a gift shop, performance and educational spaces, a botanical garden, and workspace for wood carving and craft making.
• Chief Seattle Grave Site (Suquamish) - People familiar with Chief Seattle's contributions to Pacific Northwest history and his famous speech may wish to pay their respects at the Suquamish Memorial Cemetery, located adjacent to St. Peter's Catholic Church of NE South Street.

More Fun Things to Do

The peninsula's major waterfront communities each offer local shops and galleries, typically near the marina or ferry dock. In Poulsbo, you'll find Scandinavian-themed shops and bakeries, a great bookstore, and galleries featuring the work of local artists. Many of the charming and well-preserved homes and buildings in Port Gamble are now occupied by retail shops.

Annual Events

• Poulsbo Viking Fest (May)
• June Faire Medieval Faire at Port Gamble (May/June)
• Bremerton Summer Brewfest (July)
• Silverdale Whaling Days (July)
• Kitsap County Fair & Stampede (August)

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Kalispell native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s submarine force

Senior Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel Faerber, a native of Kalispell serves in the U.S. Navy. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley)

BANGOR, Wash. - Senior Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel Faerber, a native of Kalispell, Montana, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Trident Training Facility (TTF) Bangor at Naval Base Kitsap, homeport of West Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. 

Faerber graduated from Flathead High School in 2000. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Kalispell. “My hometown taught me how to work hard and how to be grounded,” said Faerber. "I also learned that I am no better than anyone else and that nothing comes for free, I have to earn it. Those lessons help me stay humble in the Navy because you have to earn everything here. They also help me work with people.” Faerber joined the Navy 19 years ago. Today, Faerber serves as a missile technician. “I joined the Navy to see the world and to have some adventure in my life,” said Faerber. Known as America’s “Apex Predators,” the Navy’s submarine force operates a large fleet of technically advanced vessels. These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U.S. national security. A major component of that maritime security is homeported at Naval Base Kitsap, in Washington. There are three basic types of submarines: fast-attack submarines (SSN), ballistic-missile submarines (SSBN) and guided-missile submarines (SSGN). Fast-attack submarines are designed to hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; strike targets ashore with cruise missiles; carry and deliver Navy SEALs; conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions; and engage in mine warfare. The Virginia-class SSN is the most advanced submarine in the world today. It combines stealth and payload capability to meet combatant commanders’ demands in this era of strategic competition. The Navy’s ballistic-missile submarines, often referred to as “boomers,” serve as a strategic deterrent by providing an undetectable platform for submarine-launched ballistic missiles. SSBNs are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles. The Columbia-class SSBN will be the largest, most capable and most advanced submarine produced by the U.S. – replacing the current Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarines to ensure continuous sea-based strategic deterrence into the 2080s. Guided-missile submarines provide the Navy with unprecedented strike and special operation mission capabilities from a stealthy, clandestine platform. Each SSGN is capable of carrying 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, plus a complement of heavyweight torpedoes to be fired through four torpedo tubes. Strategic deterrence is the nation’s ultimate insurance program, according to Navy officials. As a member of the submarine force, Faerber is part of a rich 124-year history of the U.S. Navy’s most versatile weapons platform, capable of taking the fight to the enemy in the defense of America and its allies. The Pacific Submarine Force maximizes the Navy’s strengths of knowledge, stealth, agility, firepower, and endurance. “The men and women of the Pacific Submarine Force are among our best and brightest Americans,” said Rear Adm. Richard Seif, Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet. “The pace of activity across the force is eye-watering, and our ability to remain on-scene, unseen, is only possible due to their hard work and critical thinking. We are lethal, far-reaching, and incredibly capable, and we deter aggression through our demonstrated advantage in the undersea domain.” With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America. Faerber serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security. “We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.” Faerber has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service. “I'm proud of seeing the people I’ve led grow and become leaders,” said Faerber. “I am also proud that I am going to retire soon. When you lead a division, they become family so seeing them succeed is a great feeling. Retiring is also a big accomplishment because the Navy can be hard at times and getting to this point is something prestigious that you earn. It feels good to be able to retire because it is not a point that everyone gets to.” Faerber can take pride in serving America through military service. “Serving in the Navy gives me pride becuase I see how my soon looks up to me” said Faerber. "His view of the military and country is positive and he is by far the most patriotic 11-year-old." Faerber is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible. “I want to thank my mom, Katrina Hill, for her encouragement and for always being someone I can talk to,” added Faerber. “I also want to thank my son, Ebin, for always believing in me. Lastly, I want to thank my friend Lyle Geller, for encouraging me and for lending an ear.”

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