Puget Sound is geologically a big fjord, a semi-enclosed body of water with its northern boundary marked by Admiralty Pass and the Strait of San Juan de Fuca, first mapped by Captain George Vancouver. Wikivoyage. Wikipedia.

The Puget Sound region is a coastal area of the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. state of Washington, including Puget Sound, the Puget Sound lowlands, and the surrounding region roughly west of the Cascade Range and east of the Olympic Mountains.It is characterized by a complex array of saltwater bays, islands, and peninsulas carved out by prehistoric glaciers.

03/01/2022 · Puget Sound is a Pacific Northwest paradise on the western edge of Washington. Specifically, it's an inlet of the Pacific Ocean, with waterways, islands, and major cities bordering the water. Seattle is the largest of these cities, with Puget Sound comprising its downtown waterfront district.

07/05/2021 · Vashon Island is the largest of the islands within the Puget Sound that are south of the Admiralty Inlet, in King County, Washington. Part of the island’s allure is its lack of day-trippers. Visitors will definitely want to convert themselves to island time as they prepare to explore its woodsy trails, sandy beaches, and charming galleries.

University of Puget Sound is a leading liberal arts university in the dynamic Pacific Northwest, offering a rigorous, flexible education that gives students the freedom to explore and shape their studies, supported every step of the way by mentors and advisors.