Tonya Strickland

Tonya Strickland is a Gig Harbor mom-of-two, longtime journalist, and Instagram influencer in the family and travel niche. Her blog, Two in Tow & On the Go, was recently named among the 10 Seattle-Area Instagram Accounts to Follow by ParentMap magazine. Tonya and her husband Bowen moved to Gig Harbor from California in 2021 with their two elementary school-age kiddos, Clara and Wyatt. Find her on Facebook for all the kid-friendly places in and around Gig Harbor.

Two in Tow & On the Go | History, nature and fun at Manchester State Park — battery included

Aug 14, 2025

Picnic, camp, boat, fish and hike 1.9 miles of trails at this family friendly state park near Port Orchard.

Two In Tow & On The Go: We dove with sharks. It was magical (and a little cold)

Aug 01, 2025

If you’ve ever wanted to meet sharks eye-to-eye, to feel small in the best possible way, and to show your kids or grandkids how science and adventure can live side by side — then this activity is for you.

PenLight celebrates a century

Jul 16, 2025

Peninsula Light Co. was formed in 1925. Today, the utility continues to provide power to Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula, Fox Island, Raft Island, Herron Island and a small portion of Ollala.

Two In Tow’s Kid Picks | Family-friendly July events

Jul 11, 2025

Summer is finally here and there’s no shortage of kid-approved adventures to check out near and far. From new baby meerkats to bouncy obstacle courses, here are some options to wow the kiddos in your life in the coming weeks.

Behind The Finds, Part 6: Don Wolford and his three-piece suits

Jun 30, 2025

In the early 1900s when Tacoma was still figuring out what kind of city to be, Don Wolford knew exactly who he was. He became a longtime Tacoma businessman, married his longtime girlfriend, had a child and scored a beachfront property.

Two in Tow & On the Go | Tacoma’s Mountaineer Tree is a giant of the forest

Jun 13, 2025

The Mountaineer Tree is an approximately 218-foot-tall living legend that’s called Tacoma home since the 1500s.

Two in Tow & On The Go | Check out Burley Park’s updated playground — and its fascinating history

May 30, 2025

Burley Park in Kitsap County blends rich turn-of-the-century history with recent upgrades.

Behind the Finds | Photos tell story of a family, a house and a neighborhood

May 13, 2025

John and Leta Wolford were bound for the west coast, chasing the promise of steady work with the Northern Pacific Railroad in Tacoma when they moved into 5611 S. Oakes Street in Tacoma. See the changes to the house over the years.

Two in Tow & On the Go | Our guide to Gig Harbor-area playgrounds

May 09, 2025

On the hunt for a great playground? We’ve got you covered with this curated list and new playground map for your next adventure.

Two In Tow’s Kid Picks: Family-Friendly April Events

Apr 11, 2025

We rounded up the coolest-sounding kid-friendly events happening in and around Gig Harbor. This collection is all about Easter egg hunts, train rides, princess teas and daffodils.