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Author: Alex Balansay

A college kid and intern at Travel Tacoma + Pierce County, Alex is a lifelong native of Tacoma's Browns Point neighborhood. In his free time, Alex can be found hiking, kayaking, and taking pictures all across the Pacific Northwest.

Sunny days in the Pacific Northwest are best spent with a sea breeze on your face and a paddle in your hands. With miles of waterfront that stretch from Titlow Beach in the south to Dash Point Park in

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Here in Tacoma, 2-5-3 is more than just an area code, it's an identity that locals wear with pride — just look at those heart-shaped bumper stickers all over town. In the spirit of this 253 culture,

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