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: A Day at Java & Clay Cafe

Oct 17, 2025

Java & Clay Cafe is the kind of cozy creative space that invites folks to grab a coffee, sit down and make something beautiful.

Two in Tow & On the Go | A towering view, with a visit from Mr. (or Mrs.) Chonky

Sep 12, 2025

Who knew a fun afternoon of seal-spotting and crane-watching with two kids and a local dude who counts The Three Stooges as his personal heroes could double as a crash-course in global trade?

Two in Tow & On the Go | Dash on over to this Tacoma park

Aug 29, 2025

Dash Point Park & Pier has sandy saltwater beach, fishing access, a picnic shelter, public restrooms, parking, and a small beach playground. The area is known as a beachy/cool/small-community that’s largely maintained that vibe over the decades.

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.