What makes a bonsai, a bonsai?
The art of bonsai is steeped in nuance, subtlety and mystery. Casual observers can look at a bonsai tree and find it interesting, cool, or even amazing, but like with any art form, the key sincere…
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Tag: spring
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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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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New exhibit at WSHM pairs nostalgia and entertainment through toys
Until time travel is a thing, literally reliving your childhood is sadly outside the realm of possibility. However, figuratively reliving it – as in reliving it through the action figures and toys of…
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Tacoma Art Museum continues to confront social issues through art
Tacoma Art Museum doesn’t shy away from hard topics and stories told through the lens of art, which is part of what integrates the museum into the fabric of Tacoma’s identity. Continuing the chain of…
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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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