Driving history, hidden away in Spanaway
“Just take a right, up ahead past the sign,” the instructor says, casually gesturing toward a pair of tire ruts that heads into thick forest. His voice and cadence are slow and relaxed, like a…
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Photo tour: Fife History Museum
Fife History Museum is a small museum that punches above its weight, and part of that comes from serving a community (population 10,103) with some of the longest-running history in the area. The Fife…
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Tacoma Art Museum is now free for kids and teens on Saturdays
One quintessential Tacoma art experience just got a bit more affordable for families and kids: Beginning immediately, all patrons and kids years old and younger will be granted free admission on…
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A different take on summer dining in Tacoma
Conventional wisdom says dining with a view in Tacoma means heading to the Ruston Way Waterfront. Convention wisdom needs an update. Stanley & Seafort’s jaw-dropping views of Tacoma’s skyline and…
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Ocean5 - Gig Harbor's New Epicenter of Fun
Ocean 5 in Gig Harbor is Pierce County’s newest family fun destination. This new eco-friendly establishment opened up in Gig Harbor last month and is already making a splash. Whether you’re looking…
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Minimum effort, maximum views: The easy and scenic trails of DuPont, Lakewood and University Place
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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Buffalo Soldiers Museum an often-overlooked Tacoma treasure
Based the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, it’s a small museum, considering the outsized contributions of the group of soldiers that are its subject. One of only two museums in the country dedicated…
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Mount Rainier offers fee-free days throughout 2018
Although it'd still be a bargain at twice the price, the $25-per-car entry fee for Mount Rainier National Park can feel as steep as the mountain itself. However, with free days spread throughout the…
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Nomad brings third-wave coffee out to Mount Rainier area
Nomad PNW would be the coolest coffee shop on the block in any Seattle or Portland neighborhood, but opening instead among the rustic storefronts in the tiny town of Wilkeson (population: 485), it…
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What starts in the South Puget Sound often stays in the South Puget Sound
Thanks to a growing number of refined and health-conscious palates in Pierce County, local produce is getting a much shorter commute before landing on restaurant tables. With diners in major…
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