Visiting Pierce County in the summer gives you the best weather to enjoy one of our coolest geological offerings: Mount Rainier. This active volcano is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States spawning five major rivers, breathtaking wildflower meadows, ancient forests, endless…
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Whether you’re seeking furniture, records, memorabilia, jewelry, or just a fun way to spend an afternoon, it’s hard to beat antique shops! Lucky for us, the Puget Sound area is full of fantastic places to find treasures. For those wondering, antiques must be at least 100 years old to earn the distinction, whereas vintage items are between 20-100 years old (feel old yet?). These great shops offer both, with their own flavors and specialties—let us give you a tour. 3rd Street Antiques 3rd Street Antiques is not only Puyallup’s biggest antique mall with 2 floors and over 80 vendors, it’s also pleasantly organized. Record collectors will appreciate the selection of LPs. Whether you like the raw search for a treasure or prefer to browse a highly-curated storefront, you’ll find it all at 3rd Street. HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, 10am-5pm COME FOR: The sheer size and the records INFO: 201 3rd St SE, Puyallup, WA 98372 |(253) 445-1435…
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Summers in the South Puget Sound are among some of the most beautiful and mild in the country, but summers can test the integrity of thermometers all over the Pacific Northwest. Here are some specific…
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Starting tomorrow, July 31 and open through November of this year, the Kinsey Collection - one of the most comprehensive exhibitions celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans -…
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This year, while the Ranger-led snowshoe tours at Paradise are on a COVID-required hiatus, you can rent snowshoes the National Park Inn General Store at Longmire ($14.50 for adults, $10.50 for…
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Mount Rainier is the pinnacle of hiking in the South Puget Sound, and while it’s well worth the time, effort and money to go there, there are alternatives for a family-friendly walk with stunning…
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When the national average of owning a pet has reached 65% in the USA there’s a good chance you have a beloved dog at home. Sometimes it can be hard when going on a vacation or out for a long day and leaving that friend behind. Luckily while exploring Tacoma + Pierce County you can bring your dog…
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With Tacoma Musical Playhouse (TMP) having just made national waves, the community theaters throughout the Tacoma area are set for a standout season in 2017-2018. At the National AACTFEST 2017…
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Visitors to Tacoma often experience the painstakingly maintained and restored historic buildings of the city’s downtown as a glimpse into a prosperous, industrial past. The other side of the story is…
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Sometimes the photography urge strikes when there’s nobody around to snap a picture for you. Sometimes you just want to document (for posterity and Instagram) a cool place you’ve discovered as you’re…
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