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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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The following is a guest post by Jennifer Beard, the d evelopment associate for Harbor WildWatch, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit environmental education organization based in Gig Harbor, Wash. A

Anyone who tells you Mother's Day isn't a competition is an only child. In the annual jousting for motherly affection, here are a few ways to up the ante. Tacoma Musical Playhouse kicks off Sister

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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As the tallest ship that’s been invited to a festival that celebrates tall ships, the Schooner Zodiac is an impressive historic vessel to behold. Measuring 160 feet long and 127 feet tall with

Maybe it doesn't feel like spring yet, but the calendar assures us it's only 20 days away. Green is the color of spring, and the greenery in the South Puget Sound includes the kind you tee off from,

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and five years have passed since Tacoma was named the most romantic city in the country. It’s time to bring back the romance to the South Puget Sound, and for all the

Truth be told, our national parks are already an incredible deal, with some of the greatest views on the planet included with the price of admission. Throw in opportunities for hiking, snowshoeing,

The following is a guest blog post by Dean Burke, Executive Director of the Tacoma South Sound Sports Commission. I’m not one to wait for an excuse to have an experience. I don’t need someone to

The shadow a shark casts on the ground as passes above you is much bigger than the shark itself, but just as terrifying as it is in the movies. In fact, it almost feels cinematic to watch the shadow’s

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

South Puget Sound beach experiences let you get squirted, slimed, stuck and surprised

Your guide to winning at Mother’s Day in the South Sound

Dog-friendly hikes in Pierce County

Schooner Zodiac docking at Foss Waterway Seaport this week

Spring time is green time in the South Puget Sound

The 5 most romantic places in Tacoma and the South Puget Sound

U.S. National Park free-admission days in 2017 - The mountain's calling

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Summer of adventure: Eye-to-Eye Shark Dive at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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