Our last column noted that in the early decades of the 20th century, athletic meets between Peninsula elementary schools often included non-athletic competitions. What non-athletic contests were frequently included at inter-school sports meets? A good variety of answers were posted to the Gig Harbor Now Facebook page — especially the Nerf War — but no
The Little Free Library movement is still going strong, including here on the Gig Harbor Peninsula with 20 or so locations.
Snagging a spot for the exclusive Zoo Snooze at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium isn’t just special — it’s downright rare.
Franklin Park in Tacoma has all the makings of a fantastic kiddo destination … slides, swings, and an unexpected tie-in to Gig Harbor. (That last one is a prerequisite on what’s considered cool, right?) Plus, Clara and Wyatt have already asked to go back.
Tacoma’s Chutes and Ladders to the east end of the Wilson Way bridge is the fun way to quickly get down to the marina complex below. Each slide has a set of stairs next to it for those who prefer a slower route.
Don’t miss the thrills and country charm of the Washington State Fair this weekend as its 2024 run enters its final three days. Here’s a roundup of our top activities to check out!
Beachcombing under and around the bridge here just might find quaint-and-country Olalla fast-tracked into our favorites places list of 2024.
Such is the power and reach of this history column (zero and zero) that nobody bothered to inform me, after my little July 28 observation on long-ago furniture names, that the word davenport, as applied to what’s more commonly known as a couch or sofa, is indeed still in popular use on the Peninsula today.
Today’s kid adventure brings you four surprising finds to explore outside the Gig Harbor Civic Center at 3510 Grandview St. But first, some breaking news.
In this column, I adventure solo for Gig Harbor’s Round Rock Contest: a light-hearted competition to find the roundest natural rock, started by C.E. Shaw in 1951.
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