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Plenty of Water Dress for Water (Route N). Take time to stop by the Tribal Canoe Journeys Tribal Canoe Facebook to Shore Marine Kayak, Stand Up shiptoshoremarine.com KPNWT the About Lighthouse and visit any of the several Washington Kayak Club Paddlesports washingtonkayakclub.org * US Coast Guard Requirement & Kayak - Gig Harbor Paddleboard downtown parks, or make the trek to Sound Dive - Bremerton Scuba sounddivecenter.com

Washington Scuba Alliance Diving wascuba.org Additionally for longer or multi-day trips Bremerton - Narrows Washington Sunrise Beach Park (Route O). GIG HARBOR ROUTE N & O Washington Water Trails Water Trail wwta.org Tide Chart Navigational Chart Key Peninsula – Carr Inlet Current Tables Trip and Safety Plan Paddle the sheltered Burley Lagoon (Route P) or explore Raft Gig Harbor Canoe & Paddle Race Team Guide Book VHS Radio

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Visit us online to Learn Getaway Today to Stay & Play on the Annual KP Region Water Trails Events about the History, Access Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails April Gig Harbor Paddler’s Cup Regatta (3-day) Points, Popular Routes May Viking Fest Paddle Board Event June Annual Ride the Tide & Rendezvous and Water Trail Events July Paddle Bainbridge Island (2-day) Access the KPNWT website on your desktop Hui Heihei Wa’a - Dyes Inlet Dash or any mobile device 24/7. The site includes the history of the Canoe Race FREE KPNWT, user friendly interactive map (screen shot shown below) Aug Paddle Kitsap (1-day) MAP with filters that let you choose from more than 150 access points Please visit kitsappeninsulawatertrails.com for details about these INSIDE around the region.The site also includes maps of popular water and other water trails related events happening on the KPNWT. Oxford Suites - Silverdale Welcome to the trail routes, photos, blog posts, and links to resources and user groups. Details at: kitsappeninsulawatertrails.com From waterfront view suites to affordable, family and pet-friendly inns, B&B’s, Airbnbs, RV parks and camps, you’ll find a wide-range Kitsap Peninsula of lodging choices. The filter on theVisitKitsap.com/lodging page makes it easy to find the perfect place to meet your needs and National Water Trails budget. Listed below are just a few local lodging options available One of the best ways to experience nature and the great outdoors around the Kitsap Peninsula region. is on the water. No matter what your skill level, the 371 mile Baymont Inn & Suites - Bremerton Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails is a great place to start your 360.337.7666 • baymontinnbremerton.com adventure. 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Filters help you find a location for your adventure. 800.597.5151 • poulsboinn.com water related activities and adventures for people some basic information Bainbridge Island Lodging Association of all ages and level of experience. about places to stay but destinationbainbridge.com more details are available Airbnbs - airbnb.com. Just type in the name at VisitKitsap.com. of city or town to find a place to stay on the Kitsap Peninsula. Kitsap Seattle Manette Boat Shed - Sinclair Inlet - Bremerton Peninsula Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel Washington In addition to exploring the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula National State Water Trails, take time to enjoy other activities available around Tacoma the region; long, sandy beaches, wooded trails, , family and pet-friendly public parks. The region is rich in historic, cultural, and Native American attractions, festivals, sports and community Just a 30-minute ferry ride from Seattle events, farmer’s markets and shops filled (option for photo depending on space) with local arts, gifts and crafts. Find more ideas about things to do at visitkitsap.com. Visit Kitsap Peninsula The KPNWT interactive map was funded by Kitsap County, a grant from the WA State Dept. of Commerce, and lodging tax funds from cities of Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Kayakers enjoy a ride on the Bremerton and other donors to support economic opportunities related to the KPNWT and outdoor recreation. calm waters of Dyes Inlet the Natural Side of Puget Sound Dyes Inlet - Silverdale Tom Woltjer