Claudine Carmel grew up in the quaint seaside town of Bournemouth on the south coast of England. Spending her childhood on the coast ignited her love of the ocean, and she feels that she’s at her best when living near …
Paul Bianchi was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, where his family heritage dates back to 1797. He loved the (then) small hamlet, however as the town grew, Paul felt he needed a change. In 1972, he moved to …
Washington State and the Pacific Northwest are known for their waterfalls. Think Snoqualmie Falls, Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River or the lesser known but equally majestic Wallace Falls on the way to Stevens Pass in the Cascades. But Bainbridge …
By Kevin Dwyer
Never has there been so much chatter, angst and hand-wringing in local circles and elsewhere, as there has been over the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. For my wife Mary and I, it’s been a madcap scramble online, …
It’s a new year and new things are afoot for The Island Wanderer, most importantly, I’m very excited to welcome Kevin Dwyer as a contributing writer to the blog.
Prior to settling on Bainbridge Island, Kevin was somewhat of an …
It was a typical November day; the air was cool and a light drizzle fell as I pulled up to the main gate of the potential Rockaway Bluff Preserve. This future preserve will be the newest and final acquisition by …
Celebrating 36 years, this new website is a great way to showcase the 2020 winter artists.
The Winter Studio Tour is excited to announce an online, virtual experience this year with a brand new, fresh, and innovative website. Visitors will …
Sip Safe on Bainbridge Island
Our Bainbridge Island wineries are open and are going above and beyond to keep our visitors and winery employees safe and healthy. We want you to feel comfortable visiting the wineries and enjoying great, island …
Trevor Ottaway grew up in a family of self-starters and entrepreneurs on the sandy beaches of Topsail Island, situated on the southern coast of North Carolina. His upbringing inspired him to pursue an education in entrepreneurship at Western Carolina University, …
Most Bainbridge Islanders know that we live in an incredibly creative society. The island boasts a large and diverse population of artists from every genre, and we’re constantly celebrating and promoting their talents with annual art shows, the First Friday …
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