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Summers in the South Puget Sound are among some of the most beautiful and mild in the country, but summers can test the integrity of thermometers all over the Pacific Northwest. Here are some specific

*** Update - Keeper Adventure Tours have reopened, as of Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 *** Seeing a bison from a distance is a magical thing. The unexpected, lumbering grace with which they move their

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 it comes to giving gifts, most people would rather unwrap a memory than a new gadget for the holidays. That’s why gift-giving trends are moving toward experiences instead of stuff. Sure, they

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“Just take a right, up ahead past the sign,” the instructor says, casually gesturing toward a pair of tire ruts that heads into thick forest. His voice and cadence are slow and relaxed, like a

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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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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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Nomad PNW would be the coolest coffee shop on the block in any Seattle or Portland neighborhood, but opening instead among the rustic storefronts in the tiny town of Wilkeson (population: 485), it

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It's the last weekend before Christmas, and those who got their shopping done early deserve some relaxation and entertainment. While the weekend is still technically a couple days away, with so many

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As we continue the countdown to Dec. 25, the season is lighting up with holiday events that can bring families closer together, or sometimes even stand in place of a gift for a hard-to-shop-for

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How are you going to keep cool in the South Sound?

Take a drive on the wild side

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

The gift of art, music, adventure and quality time in Tacoma and Pierce County

Driving history, hidden away in Spanaway

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

The Best Fries in Tacoma and Pierce County

Nomad brings third-wave coffee out to Mount Rainier area

5 Things to Do This Weekend (Holiday Edition): Dec. 21-14, 2017

5 Things to Do This Weekend (Holiday Edition): Dec. 8-10, 2017

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