Pierce County

Fairfax Ghost Town Bridge - Carbonado WA

Fairfax Bridge near Mount Rainier National Park

A 103-year-old bridge? 250ft tall? On the way to Mount Rainier National Park? Sounded like something we should check out. Where is the Fairfax Bridge? The Fairfax Bridge sits just…

gardens

Step Back in Time at Lakewold Gardens

“As we become more and more city creatures, living in manmade surroundings, perhaps gardens will become even more precious to us, letting us remember that we began in the garden.”…

Sumner Reuben Knoblauch Heritage Park gazebo

Spending a Day in Sumner

As autumn approaches, nothing sounds more comforting than taking the time to wander around a small town, taking in the sights and sounds of the changing season. The perfect place…

Sasquatch

Washington Cryptids

Learn about Washington’s Cryptids, where you’ll find them, and what legends these mystical creatures come along with.

Tacoma sculpture by Elk's Temple in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma In Two Days: An Ambitious Itinerary

Updated February 2024 Tacoma’s reputation precedes itself. For all the negativity that has clouded perceptions of Tacoma, the narrative has drastically changed over the past decade. There’s been a collective…

Tilted Timbers Cabin exterior near Mount Rainier, WA

Tilted Timbers: A Cozy A-frame by Mt. Rainier

With fall, we found ourselves itching to go to Mount Rainier to recharge for the weekend, and there’s no better place than Tilted Timbers, a cozy new A-frame in Ashford….

Sunflower Days at Maris Farms

Spending Sunflower Days at Maris Farms

The changing of the seasons is upon us, and with the last burst of summer this weekend we decided to head to the nearest dog-friendly Sunflower Festival: Maris Farms. We…

Washington Midsummer Renissance Faire

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…

Chambers Bay Golf Course

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…

mount rainier in winter

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…

rainier from crystal mountain ski resort

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….

Aerial view of Tacoma waterfront

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…