Pierce County
Spending a Day at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
Do you ever dream of days dressing up and going back to another era? Then this Faire might be for you. This August, the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire in Bonney…
Five Puget Sound Golf Courses: Different Strokes for Different Folks
In a crazy year like the one we all just experienced, collectively we needed to grab hold of anything we could to keep some “normalcy” in our lives. Some of…
Planning a Winter Trip to Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park is considered to be one of the snowiest places on Earth, having averaged more than 640 inches of snow per year between 1920 and 2011. In…
The Magic of Crystal Mountain: Tips From a Snowboard Instructor
I hopped off Chair 6 and started traversing towards Southback. The resort was to my left and all 14,411 feet of Mount Rainier was staring at me on the right….
Spending a Weekend in Tacoma
Located 33 miles south of Seattle, Tacoma is a dynamic waterfront city whose art museums, outdoor recreation and brewery scene have turned it into a thriving Washington destination. In 2019…
Spending Three Days at Mount Rainier
For a while, I lived in a van. When it was time to explore any given place I usually gave myself an unlimited time limit on my adventuring since I…
Visiting 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…
Visiting Tacoma’s Point Ruston Way
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…
Visiting 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…
Visiting 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…
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Having lived abroad in Europe for the last six years, I’ve lost track of how many times someone has asked me where I’m originally from. Being born in Washington, and…
Dash Point Park and Pier – Tacoma, WA
One of our favorite little spots to frequent in the south sound is the Dash Point Park and Pier in NE Tacoma. This cute condensed beach and pier is sometimes…
