Two In Tow & On The Go

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

St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma’s Spaceship Hospital

St. Joseph Medical Center’s 1970s spaceship vibes make it a must-see from the car window for kids (and adults) of all ages!

Posted in Tacoma, Washington Adventures

Stadium High School, Tacoma

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?

Posted in California, Paso Robles

Eat, Sip, Do – My Guide to Paso Robles, California

People are always asking me for recommendations on things to do in Paso Robles, California. And even though I don’t live there anymore, I’m all for it. Here’s a list of recommendations divided by Paso’s main three geographic regions, categorized as “Eat, Sip, Do”. This is a no-frills list with business links and short descriptions, but I also made a map!

Two kids in coats standing at the entrance of a Hobbit House with round door

Posted in Washington Adventures

Hobbit House, Port Orchard

A transformative middle-earth adventure awaits you at The Brothers Greenhouses in western Washington – and it’s a masterpiece.

Posted in Gig Harbor, Washington Adventures

Patterson’s Farm Market, Gig Harbor

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.

Posted in Tacoma, Washington Adventures

Tacoma Nature Center & Discovery Pond Playground, Tacoma

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.

Posted in Fox Island, Washington Adventures

Mystery at the Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit & Bella Bella Beach, Fox Island

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? 😉

Posted in Kid-Friendly Hotels, Point Ruston, Tacoma, Travel, Washington Adventures

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront

Review of Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront

Hey, I’m Tonya

I'm a longtime journalist, former community government reporter, and PNW mom-of-two. I started this blog because sometimes you just need to get out of the house.

Writing makes me happy, and I’ve been involved in newspapers one way or another since high school.

I currently live in Gig Harbor, Washington with my husband Bowen; and our two kiddos, Clara and Wyatt. We moved here from SLO County (aka a sunny slice of coastal California definitely worthy of your next vacation!)

Now that we’re on the Puget Sound, I’m scouting out all the family-friendly things to do here. I don't post as many to the blog these days, but you'll find kid adventure articles from me twice a month in Gig Harbor Now, the best online news nonprofit in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Hope to see ya out there!