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For a Fun and Challenging Spring Hike, try Climbing Mount Walker in the Olympics

If you’re looking for a challenging hike with awesome views as a reward, Mount Walker in the Olympic Mountains is as good as it gets.

The trailhead to this hidden gem is located about 2.5 miles south of the Quilcene …

Bainbridge Island Wine Trail – Supporting local charities and Bainbridge Island Wineries – Save Money and Impact Globally!

The Winery Alliance of Bainbridge Island is rethinking how you enjoy a wine tasting.  The recently launched, Bainbridge Island Wine Trail is a great way to taste at all seven island wineries at a discount and also support local charities …

Stovers Honored for their Preservation of Pickleball’s Founding Court

Pickleball is Bainbridge Island’s contribution to the world of sports. Indeed, it was on an old converted badminton court on the front lawn of Carol and Scott Stover’s home on Pleasant Beach Drive where the game first began in the …

Amelia Wynn Winery Bistro – The Love of Fine Wine and Fine Food

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 …

Introducing Kevin Dwyer—New contributing writer for The Island Wanderer Blog

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 …

First Friday Art Walk – March 6, 2020 – Featured Business: Bergh Images

Winslow Way and surrounding area, Downtown Bainbridge Island
First Friday of every month, 6-8 PM
Produced by Bainbridge Island Downtown Association
Sponsored by the City of Bainbridge Island

Once a month, Bainbridge Island Downtown Association and the City of Bainbridge …

It’s Chilly Hilly time – Kick off the 2020 cycling season PNW style!

For many Bainbridge Islanders and Pacific Northwesterners, cycling isn’t just a wonderful way to exercise and enjoy our beautiful PNW scenery, it’s a way of life and an environmentally friendly source of transportation—regardless of the weather.

It was 1972, and …

Bainbridge Wineries presents WINE ON THE ROCK: Valentine’s Day weekend is quickly approaching and the perfect time for Wine on the Rock!

Bainbridge Island is home to many passionate and talented artisans of all mediums, and the art of wine-making is no exception.  Wine-making began with grapes grown right here on the island and expanded to include world-class grapes from eastern Washington. …

Mochi Tsuki 2020 – Celebrating the New Year

Ring in the New Year with the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community 2020 Mochi Tsuki Celebration

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake, made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, which is pounded into a paste and then molded into …

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