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Author: Lisa Barker

Lisa is Travel Tacoma + Pierce County's Sr. Tour + Travel Marketing Manager. She's a passionate traveler who will take any long weekend to explore somewhere new. While the Pacific Northwest has only been her home since 2012 she has fallen in love with the outdoor paradise this part of the nation is.

It's another hot summer in the Pacific Northwest and what better way to stay cool then with a delicious cold dessert? We've come up with a list of seven spots in Pierce County where you can grab a

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A question I love to ask people is, “what’s your favorite type of prepped potato?” You get answers like: mashed, loaded, baked, twice baked, etc. However, one answer that is always near the top, if

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When the national average of owning a pet has reached 65% in the USA there’s a good chance you have a beloved dog at home. Sometimes it can be hard when going on a vacation or out for a long day and

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Hiking with your dog can be a fun experience for both you and your furry friend. I adopted my dog, Cooper, over 4 years ago. We love going on adventures and especially hiking. He's a little dog but

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April is volunteer appreciation month and we here at Travel Tacoma + Pierce County have a lot to be appreciative of! Our volunteers help us with special projects and run our visitor information

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The delicious smell of fresh scones slathered with butter and raspberry jam will soon be wafting through the air starting this Friday, Sept. 2. That’s right, the Washington State Fair is back! This

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Local food trucks are starting their engines to make their way to Tacoma’s Wright Park for the 3 rd annual Tacoma Food Truck Fest on July 24 th . This year the festival will have 25+ different food

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It may seem obvious, but it’s changing the way we’re greeting visitors to Tacoma: When the sun comes out, visitors to the city want to spend their time enjoying the Tacoma on Ruston Way’s waterfront,

The relationship between hotels and Airbnb is a complicated one, to say the least. In order to learn more about this evolving relationship from all angles, Travel Tacoma + Pierce County took part in a

Spring is in the air and although it’s not Washington State Fair season yet, we get a little taste this weekend at the Spring Fair from Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17. Celebrate spring

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Author: Lisa Barker

Desserts to Help You Stay Cool in the Summer

The Best Fries in Tacoma and Pierce County

A Guide to Dog-Friendly Travel in Tacoma + Pierce County

Dog-friendly hikes in Pierce County

Volunteer Appreciation Month 2017

The Washington State Fair Beginner's Guide

Tacoma Food Truck Festival Sunday, July 24

With the sun come the visitors (and Team Ask253)

Airbnb wants to improve relationships with the tourism community

The Spring Fair hits Puyallup this weekend

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