I don’t know whether it was the collective energy of goodhearted people finally able to gather, the airy mix of melodies mingling in the breeze, or the much-anticipated warmth of actual sun on our skin, but Uptown Gig Harbor’s second annual FEST4ALL Make Music Day Gig Harbor on June 21 had the unmistakable feeling of summer.
And my family couldn’t be more excited.
We’ve visited Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium a lot lately. It’s the perfect burn-all-that-kid-energy option for even the rainest…
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.
St. Joseph Medical Center’s 1970s spaceship vibes make it a must-see from the car window for kids (and adults) of all ages!
Stadium High School in Tacoma is known as one of the prettiest high schools in the country. Do you know what famous movie it was featured in?
We’ve been doing swim lessons at the Tom Taylor YMCA in Gig Harbor all winter long.
Perks have been small class sizes (9ish kids registered but only 3-4 show up, open swim options, family locker rooms and even showers!
A transformative middle-earth adventure awaits you at The Brothers Greenhouses in western Washington – and it’s a masterpiece.
Patterson’s autumn attractions offered a little bowling game, rubber ducky derby water spout races and a ball toss game. And it’s all free.
Yesterday we hiked – in the rain! We came prepared with waterproof jackets, so this California girl actually thought it was pretty magical. This kidventure started at the Tacoma Nature Center. We met up with new school friends there to explore its forest-inspired Discovery Pond playground, where all its play structures are designed to look like boulders and trees. There’s a treehouse, climbing rocks and a metal slide inside a hollow log! All made complete with slatted bridges and little creeks to explore.
Save this post for your PNW Bucket List! Here we are at Bella Bella Beach, a new-to-us spot on Fox Island. It’s officially called the Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit, but the locals here call it by the name of the road it’s on. Does telling you this make us locals yet? 😉