I maintain that Ferry towns are magical places, and Kingston is no exception.

My kids have grown up with the Puget Sound as their playground – building driftwood forts at Point No Point, watching salmon run in Poulsbo, scouting for moon snails in the Shine Tidelands, learning to paddleboard at Saltair Beach, and zip-lining through Forest School in Indianola.

Raising my family here has gifted me an intimate understanding of the tides, the seasonal shifts in the sunlight, and the hard-earned peace that comes with accepting that you are just not gonna make this ferry. I also know, first-hand, the challenges that arise when you have young children in tow. These insights are precisely what allows me to serve my clientele and community so well. So, I thought I would start compiling them here as a resource for other families looking to explore a little more and stress a little less.

Whether you’re a local looking for new adventures, a parent adjusting to life with a new babe, or just stuck in the ferry line and wondering what to do – I got you. I hope these resources can help you enjoy a bit of the magic that we enjoy every day.