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  Relocation to the Kitsap Peninsula
If you, like many, fall in love with the Kitsap Peninsula and decide to make a permanent move to the area our listings will help you get to know the area better and provide resouces for your relocation.
Established around a newly-expanded 27-hole, PGA level golf course, LakeLand Village blends the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula with a small, growing community built on three generations of family living.
Copyright 2007 Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau.
www.visitkitsap.com /search/hc_ttd.asp?ID=104   (339 words)

  
  Kitsap Peninsula Travel Guide
Once called the Great Peninsula, Kitsap is surrounded by 236 miles of salt water shoreline and centrally located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.
The Kitsap Peninsula affords spectacular views of mountains and water from every vantage point and welcomes groups of all sizes to tour our unique and beautiful area.
Less than an hour from Seattle, Kitsap is easily accessible from the greater Seattle area by four routes of the Washington State Ferry Service, from the west by the Hood Canal Bridge (the world’s longest floating bridge over tidal water), and by highway from the south.
www.gonorthwest.com /Washington/puget/Kitsap/Kitsap.htm   (468 words)

  
  Kitsap Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kitsap Peninsula is an arm of land that is part of the larger Olympic Peninsula in Washington state (USA) that lies west of Seattle across Puget Sound.
It encompasses all of Kitsap County except Bainbridge and Blake Islands, as well as the northeastern part of Mason County and the northwestern part of Pierce County.
The U.S. Navy's Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Naval Base Kitsap (comprised of the former NSB Bangor and NS Bremerton) are on the Peninsula.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kitsap_Peninsula   (240 words)

  
 Kitsap County, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kitsap County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish tribe.
Kitsap County is connected to the eastern shore of Puget Sound by Washington State Ferries runs from Bremerton to Downtown Seattle, Southworth to West Seattle via Vashon Island, Bainbridge Island to Downtown Seattle, and from Kingston to Edmonds
The portion of the county north of Silverdale is often referred to as North Kitsap, and the portion south of Bremerton as South Kitsap.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kitsap_County,_Washington   (792 words)

  
 Kitsap Fire District 7's Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-24)
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue is located in the southern end of Kitsap County which is part of the Kitsap Peninsula located in Washington State across the Puget Sound from Seattle.
Kitsap County occupies a unique portion of the State of Washington, directly between the urban areas of Seattle and Tacoma and the wilderness of the Olympic Mountains.
Kitsap County is situated along the western shore of the central Puget Sound region.
www.kitsapfire7.org /OurCommunity2.htm   (208 words)

  
 Welcome to Kitsap County Heritage - Kitsap County, WA USA
he Kitsap Peninsula and the water of Puget Sound which almost completely surrounded it were explored by Captain George Vancouver in 1792 for the English, and in 1841 by Captain Charles Wilkes for the United States of America.
The name Kitsap was chosen, in honor of an admirable Native American Chief who graciously received Captain George Vancouver during his early exploration of this area.
n its early days, Kitsap County had great wealth in it's standing timber, and being nearly surrounded by water, the timber could be easily harvested and rafted to mills with out need for railroads or other major investments in transportation.As such, it became the wealthiest county per capita in the United States for a time.
kitsapfamily.com /heritage.htm   (652 words)

  
 Deschamps Realty - Kitsap County's Map and Neighborhood Information
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to some 230,000 people, which for its size makes it one of the most densely populated counties in the state.
Kitsap residents are bound to the nature around them in a unique way.
Kitsap County has always boasted of having one of the most stable job markets in the state.
www.deschampsrealty.com /community_kitsap.html   (681 words)

  
 GFWC Kitsap Peninsula
GFWC Kitsap Peninsula is a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC).
GFWC Kitsap Peninsula meets the third Thursday of the month, September through June at 7pm in Bremerton.
GFWC Kitsap will have a booth at the "Kids Day at the Fair", June 9th at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds.
www.orgsites.com /wa/gfwckitsap   (564 words)

  
 Visitor information for the Kitsap Peninsula, Washington State
The Kitsap Peninsula lies in the heart of Puget Sound surrounded by over 300 miles of saltwater shoreline and located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State.
Kitsap offers miles of accessible shoreline, world-class golf courses, an eclectic collection of communities and endless recreational, cultural and scenic discoveries.
Save items in your “Kitsap folder” and you’ll have an organized listing, to save or e-mail, when you leave our site.  We hope this feature will help you plan your trip to the Kitsap Peninsula.
www.visitkitsap.com   (546 words)

  
 Kitsap Peninsula, Washington Vacation Travel Guide
The Great Peninsula, as Kitsap is actually called, has so many arms of land jutting into the Puget Sound that the area has a disproportionate amount of shoreline.
While Kitsap lacks the soaring mountains characteristic of the Olympic Peninsula interior, it has a different sort of appeal.
Kitsap Peninsula is only nine nautical miles west of Seattle, a short ferry ride away or a one hour drive.
www.go-washington.com /Kitsap-Peninsula   (278 words)

  
 Kitsap Peninsula Real Estate | Kitsap County Real Estate | Kitsap Boating Communities | Kitsap Waterfront Homes | ...
The Kitsap Peninsula is located in Puget Sound consisting of over 300 miles of shoreline and located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountains enjoying spectacular views of mountains and water at every turn.
The Kitsap Peninsula is a destination on its own as well as the perfect home base to raise a family and enjoy boating.
DRIFTWOOD KEY is a planned boating community at the north end of the Kitsap Peninsula on Hood Canal just north of Kingston and a 15 minute drive from the Kingston / Edmonds ferry dock.
www.boatcommunities.com /index.cfm?fuseaction=page&page=12291   (736 words)

  
 Shared Strategy for Puget Sound
East Kitsap’s population is expected to grow by 54 percent between 2000 and 2020.
The Kitsap Peninsula is 400 square miles in size, surrounded by 360 miles of saltwater shoreline.
East Kitsap’s shorelines account for nearly half of the nearshore habitat in south and central Puget Sound and provide vital habitat for threatened chinook and bull trout populations from watersheds throughout those areas.
www.sharedsalmonstrategy.org /watersheds/watershed-eastkitsap.htm   (918 words)

  
 The Ultimate Kitsap Peninsula - American History Information Guide and Reference
The Kitsap Peninsula is the arm of land in Washington state (USA) that lies west of Seattle across Puget Sound and east of the Olympic Peninsula across Hood Canal.
It encompasses all of Kitsap County except Bainbridge and Blake Islands, as well as the northeastern part of Mason County and the northwestern part of Pierce County.
The peninsula is connected to the eastern shore of Puget Sound by Washington State Ferries runs from Bremerton to Downtown Seattle and from Southworth to West Seattle via Vashon Island, and by the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Gig Harbor to Tacoma.
www.historymania.com /american_history/Kitsap_Peninsula   (143 words)

  
 Kitsap Alliance of Property Owners - Kitsap Peninsula Salmonid Refugia Study
In addition, the Kitsap Peninsula does not have any large river which could support a large core population of Chinook salmon.
However, the importance of the Kitsap Peninsula may be larger when it comes to Chum.
Programs for the preservation of water quality and quantity and habitat often grossly exaggerate the width of setback that is necessary to avoid adverse impacts.
www.kitsapalliance.org /uploads/RefugiaReview.html   (4005 words)

  
 Day Trips From Seattle To The Olympic & Kitsap Peninsulas
The Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas are home to 100s of miles of scenic beaches and ocean shores, the majestic Olympic Mountains, magnificent old-growth and temperate rain forests, quaint, historic and Victorian towns, and plenty more.
Peninsula Wineries - The Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas are home to several fine wineries.
Washington wines are known the World over for their high quality, and many of these wines may only be available locally, so stop in for a sample, and bring home a bottle or 2.
www.therainiervalley.com /olympic-kitsap-peninsula.html   (654 words)

  
 Visit Kitsap
Kitsap is known for it's gardens and nurseries and February marks Heronswood Nursery's first Open of the year (see below).
Passengers should register through the Central Kitsap School District’s Community Schools office in the Jenne Wright Administrative Center, 9210 Silverdale Way NW or visit their website for mail-in registration form.
From bonsai to estate gardens – the Kitsap Peninsula provides gardens to tour for inspiration or relaxation, as well as a wide selection of plants, supplies, and classes to create or maintain your own garden.
www.manchesterwa.org /visit_kitsap.htm   (1695 words)

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