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Independence Day is almost here, and it's time to break out the red, white and blue! We've gathered all the details to showcase the best of the family-friendly fairs, small-town street parades, and

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Hipsters and Danish people (and presumably especially hipster Danes) call it “hygge,” but it’s really just a feeling of coziness, contentment and general wellbeing. It’s a feeling that’s pervasive in

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For every season, an accolade. The sun is not going to show up and drag you out to the waterfront – or up to Mount Rainier for that matter – every day of the year. That’s a reality of visiting the

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Santa Claus is no slouch and he’s making the rounds in Tacoma and the surrounding area this holiday season. If you’re looking for a place for your family to meet up with everyone’s favorite head elf,

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When most people think of Lakewood, the things that stand out to most people are the international restaurants, the golf and the parks. But as we get toward the end of summer, let’s take a minute to

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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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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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Tacoma's summers saturated with direct sunlight can be both a blessing and a curse. While everything is better with sunshine, the heat can have you - and your kids - begging for water. Not just water

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With farmers markets around Pierce County already kicking off the season, Travel Tacoma + Pierce County has compiled a comprehensive list of farmers markets around the county. Get ready to graze the

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Mount Rainier is the pinnacle of hiking in the South Puget Sound, and while it’s well worth the time, effort and money to go there, there are alternatives for a family-friendly walk with stunning

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Best 4th of July Fireworks around Tacoma and Pierce County

Tacoma and Pierce County's recipe for coziness

Coffee and doughnuts in the South Puget Sound

Where to find Santa in Tacoma and around Pierce County this holiday season

Putting the “Lake” in Lakewood

Desserts to Help You Stay Cool in the Summer

The best kayaking spots in Tacoma and the South Sound

Spraygrounds, spray parks and outdoor pools: Your guide to keeping cool in Pierce County

2018 Tacoma + Pierce County farmers markets are opening!

Minimum effort, maximum views: The easy and scenic trails of DuPont, Lakewood and University Place

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