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 | 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.

Two In Tow & On The Go | $2 movies and the Skittles machine

Apr 04, 2025

For affordable kid fun, the $2 throwback films for kids at Galaxy Theatres are a sure bet each summer — and we’re currently enjoying the seasonal specials going on now for $2 per ticket for showtimes at this month’s Spring Fest.

Behind the Finds | Georg, Brigida and John Wolford

Mar 31, 2025

Last week, we told you about Jean Wolford, the little girl who bears a striking resemblance to the author’s niece. Here’s how Jean — whose photo was found in a secondhand store in Port Orchard — came to be a Wolford, instead of a Hauswirth (or a Houseworth).

Introducing Two in Tow’s Kid Picks

Mar 28, 2025

Introducing: Kid Picks! 🎉 Where we list family-friendly events worthy of your kid-calendar.

Behind the Finds | Every picture has a story

Mar 24, 2025

In their latest storytelling collaboration, Gig Harbor Now writers Tonya Strickland and Greg Spadoni launch a new series where they tell the stories behind old photographs sold at second hand stores.

Two In Two & On The Go | Our 2025 guide to summer camps for kids

Mar 14, 2025

Somehow, it’s that time again—to register kiddos for a local lineup of 2025 summer camps. Here’s a closer look at the camps available in and around Gig Harbor.