Kid-Friendly Attractions @two.n.tow

Posted in Adventures, Attractions, Puyallup, Washington Adventures

Puyallup Farmers’ Market

A joyful playground just 10 steps from the merchant tents, soft chewy cookies the size of your face, and a snazzy indoor market component are just some of the things that make the popular Puyallup Farmers’ Market extra family-friendly every Saturday from April to October at Pioneer Park.

And this is coming from someone who isn’t even a farmers’ market person!!

I know! I’m terrible! But, hear me out. Because this particular farmers market, with its chatty/helpful community vibe, is conjuring up a major change of heart for this Washington newbie.

instagram grid of pics of kids in the outdoors

Posted in Adventures, Attractions, Fox Island, Gig Harbor, Indoor Places, Places to Play, Tacoma, Washington Adventures

9 Places to Take Kids in Gig Harbor & Beyond

Here are some things to do with kids in Gig Harbor Washington and beyond that have made it to Instagram but not the blog just yet. I cross-post these quick hits from time to time to remind myself to get movin’ on some new posts here (ha) and also to help get the info out faster! Enjoy!

list with black font and tree and ocean clip art

Posted in Adventures, Attractions, Tacoma, Washington Adventures

Point Defiance Park Bucket List, Tacoma

It’s officially the first day of fall and I’m already feeling the pull to explore every outdoor inch of Pierce County before I have to layer up in 15 jackets just to leave the house again.

So I made the following Point Defiance Park Bucket List to help encourage me to get out there.

Posted in Adventures, Attractions, Puyallup, Washington Adventures

Lance Carleton’s “Fat Tire #7” Climbing Sculpture, Puyallup

Pioneer Park’s “Fat Tire #7” recycled steel sculpture of a bicycle in motion by the talented Lance Carleton is indeed designed for climbing – something the late Washington artist intended and even encouraged 🙂

Posted in Adventures, Attractions, Gig Harbor, Popular Posts, Tacoma, Washington Adventures

Walking the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

This year, the kids and I walked across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge – something I’ve been wanting to do since we moved here!

After weeks of rain, we saw a moment of sunlight and dry skies. So with a skip, hop, and one possibly illegal parking spot later, we went for it!

And now I can say with certainty that the bridge walk was absolutely incredible for us, but only after I discussed a few safety rules with the kids. You’ll see why in a minute.

Read on for all the deets on how we walked the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from the Gig Harbor side.

Posted in Adventures, Attractions, Hood Canal, Washington Adventures

Hunter Farms Pumpkin Patch | Union, Washington

We made it to our very FIRST Washington pumpkin patch yesterday 🎉 and it checked off all the boxes: ✔️…

Posted in Adventures, Atascadero, Attractions, California

Charles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero

Not only does California’s Central Coast have some absolutely fantastic landscapes, it also has …. some pretty cool animals, too!…

Posted in Adventures, Attractions, SLO CAL Storyteller Articles, Templeton, Travel

Family-Friendly Winetasting in Templeton California

You’re visiting the picturesque wine country on California’s Central Coast. Let me set the scene for you:

Clear blue skies give a stunning backdrop to rolling hills dotted with twisty oaks and row after row of vineyard grapes.

You have your sunhat on and your fall outfit is on point. It’s a good day. You can’t wait to clink to the future with the hubby and do some much-needed wine tasting.

But …

You have your kids with you. Who get bored. Easily.

What do you do?

Enter the magic of the kid-friendly winery.