Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 126

ULA, WA PENINS P A S IT K The beautiful Kitsap Peninsula is surrounded by 371 miles of shoreline and located directly across from Seattle on “the Natu- ral Side of Puget Sound.” It is home to the Kitsap Peninsula Na- tional Water Trails, part of the US National Water Trails. In addition to water related activities like kayaking, SUP and boating, the re- gion is also a popular destination for mountain biking, road cy- cling, trail and road running, fishing, and hanging-out on local beaches. The Kitsap Peninsula region is dotted with award-winning local microbreweries, distilleries and wineries to enjoy after a hard day on the trail - land or water. Every city and town on the Kitsap Peninsula is conveniently located on or near the waterfront with restaurants overlooking marinas, boardwalks and amazing mountain and expansive water views. For more information about the region, lodging options, outdoor recreation activities, events and things to do all year round, travel to www.VisitKitsap.com. Upcoming Recreation Events: July 15 & 16 - Ride Around Bainbridge Island Paddle hosted by Olympic Outdoor Center and VKP July 30 - The Canal Ride hosted by West Sound Cycle Club August 5 - Paddle Kitsap (Poulsbo to Bainbridge Island hosted by Olympic Outdoor Center and VKP August 12 -13 OBLITERIDE on Kitsap Peninsula hosted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle September 24 - Kitsap Color Classic held in Poulsbo, Kingston, Hansville hosted by Cascade Bike Club December 2 - Jingle Bell Run in Port Orchard hosted by WA State Arthritis Foundation