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Michael Weldon Photography Talking Tacoma, Sandwiches and more
In this episode our host MacKenzie Passegger has a wide ranging conversation with Mike of Michael Weldon Photography. Episode is full of all sorts of love for Tacoma!
Read MoreExperiencing Northwest Trek’s Wild Drive Tour
Imagine driving through a forest, spotting everything from fluffy white mountain goats to majestic caribou. Imagine the opportunity to do just that with your family in the car, as an experienced naturalist points out the unique characteristics of these animals and teaches you about their land, their habitat, and their preferences. With the new Wild…
Read MoreVisiting Kopachuck State Park
We did it… Roscoe and I survived our first Washington state winter! For those who haven’t read our previous articles, Roscoe, is my partner in adventure, who also happens to be a dog. Having lived in Florida my whole life, I’d like to say I handled the transition fairly well. There were phases: September –…
Read MoreSeeking Wildflowers on Mt. Rainier’s Paradise Trails
There is no doubt that Mount Rainier is one of Washington’s most iconic must-see attractions. Mount Rainier National Park welcomes thousands of visitors year-round, with most of its visitors coming during the summer when five of the developed areas in the park are open. Paradise is among these five developed areas and is worth visiting…
Read MoreVisiting Tacoma’s Brewery District
With spring rapidly approaching and sunny weekends right around the corner, my mind is already trending towards brighter days. Those days that make living in Washington State so worth the gloomy months. As the sun reappears to dry out our soggy backyard fire pits, springtime in the Pacific Northwest is all about getting outside and…
Read MoreSpend the Day Eating Mac & Cheese and Gourmet Cheeseburgers at Beecher’s Cheese For All
If you’re a cheese lover, raise your hand! Who are we kidding — we’d venture to say that the majority of our readers are just as in love with cheese as we are. But, just in case you’re not, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, a local favorite, might just change your mind with their Beecher’s Cheese For…
Read MoreVisiting Tacoma’s Point Ruston
Point Ruston and the surrounding waterfront have come a long way from a place of mills, boatyards, warehouses and an infamous copper smelting plant. As a child I’d beg my mom to drive under the looming smelter tower via a 325-foot tunnel that had such a curve before the north entrance, drivers were directed to…
Read MoreSpending a Day in Steilacoom
To say that the town of Steilacoom has historical value to the state of Washington and beyond would be an understatement. This seaside village has been there from the beginning, witnessing European discovery, the settlement of an American military outpost on the brink of war, French-Canadian fur trappers trading and hunting throughout the vast prairies…
Read MoreVisiting Crystal Mountain for the Non-Skier or Snowboarder
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is highly regarded as one of the best hubs for outdoor winter recreation in Washington. But even if skiing or snowboarding isn’t your thing, Crystal Mountain can still be your place. Whether you’re heading up to the mountain with friends who are skiing, or you’re looking for a unique winter adventure,…
Read MoreVisiting Tacoma’s Proctor District
As the 20th century approached in the city of Tacoma, Washington, industry, and more importantly, money, began flowing into the city. With much of the downtown land being dominated by the railroad companies, newcomers were forced outwards, into the forests that encircled “New Tacoma.” One young investor was Allen C. Mason. Mr. Mason began buying…
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