Mount Rainier is going digital
No more fumbling for your wallet while a Mount Rainier ranger waits and the line of cars at the entrance backs up behind you! To speed up entry to the park, Mount Rainier is one of 17 national parks…
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Spraygrounds, spray parks and outdoor pools: Your guide to keeping cool in Pierce County
Tacoma's summers saturated with direct sunlight can be both a blessing and a curse. While everything is better with sunshine, the heat can have you - and your kids - begging for water. Not just water…
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2018 Tacoma + Pierce County farmers markets are opening!
With farmers markets around Pierce County already kicking off the season, Travel Tacoma + Pierce County has compiled a comprehensive list of farmers markets around the county. Get ready to graze the…
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Your Easter brunch plans just got easier
Although the weather lately has been sending us some mixed signals, it seems that spring is indeed finally here. This year, Easter decided to compete for attention with April Fool’s Day on April 1, so…
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The Best Fries in Tacoma and Pierce County
A question I love to ask people is, “what’s your favorite type of prepped potato?” You get answers like: mashed, loaded, baked, twice baked, etc. However, one answer that is always near the top, if…
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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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5 Things to Do This Weekend (Holiday Edition): Dec. 8-10, 2017
As we continue the countdown to Dec. 25, the season is lighting up with holiday events that can bring families closer together, or sometimes even stand in place of a gift for a hard-to-shop-for…
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Holiday happenings and Santa sightings in Tacoma and the South Puget Sound
The holiday season can seem overwhelming, with events, performances, shows and activities every single day. Fortunately, we’ve scoured Tacoma, Pierce County and the South Puget Sound and made a fairly…
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A Guide to Dog-Friendly Travel in Tacoma + Pierce County
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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