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.

Will you be our Valentine?

Feb 12, 2026

Download these free news-themed digital Valentine’s Day cards.

Two In Tow & On The Go | Getting crafty at Tacoma’s Tinkertopia

Feb 06, 2026

A 90-minute crafting session of reused materials and no instructions turn imagination into unforgettable creations.

Two in Tow & On the Go | Low-pressure January outing ideas for families

Jan 23, 2026

Low-pressure January outing ideas for families, pulled from past Two in Tow adventures around Gig Harbor and the South Sound.

Two In Tow & On The Go | Our Knight In No Armor

Jan 09, 2026

A New Year’s Day visit to the Olalla Polar Plunge brings cold water, community spirit, a lost bottle, and an unexpected hero.

Two in Tow and on The Glow | Holiday Light Drive

Dec 19, 2025

Tonya and the kids take you on a cruise to see the best holiday lights displays in the area — complete with an interactive map and a playlist.

Two in Tow & On The Go | Shopping for a wish

Dec 05, 2025

Do the tags on the Gig Harbor Lions Club Giving Trees represent real wishes? We share our experience.

Gig Harbor-area Community Resource Guide

Nov 21, 2025

From parent support and youth programs to housing help, mental health resources, crisis lines, and community nonprofits doing all they can: we’ve gathered the essentials in one easy place.

Two In Tow & On The Go | Cool trick-or-treating neighborhoods

Oct 31, 2025

Here are our favorite Trick-or-Treating neighborhoods in 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?