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.

Two In Tow & On The Go: This zoo adventure was no snoozer

Nov 08, 2024

Snagging a spot for the exclusive Zoo Snooze at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium isn’t just special — it’s downright rare.

Two In Tow & On The Go: Tacoma’s Franklin Park has Gig Harbor ties

Oct 18, 2024

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. 

Two In Tow & On The Go | Fast times on Tacoma’s Chutes and Ladders

Oct 04, 2024

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.

Two In Tow & On The Go | Last weekend for the Puyallup fair

Sep 20, 2024

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!

Two In Tow & On The Go | Beachcombing at Olalla Boat Launch

Sep 06, 2024

Beachcombing under and around the bridge here just might find quaint-and-country Olalla fast-tracked into our favorites places list of 2024.

Two In Tow & On The Go | Four surprising finds to explore outside the Gig Harbor Civic Center

Aug 23, 2024

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.

Two In Tow & On The Go: A solo round rock adventure

Aug 09, 2024

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.

Two in Tow & On the Go | Our favorite features at Sehmel Homestead Park

Jul 26, 2024

The latest update at Sehmel Homestead Park gave its centerpiece playground a fab new look last month with some fresh surfacing in a cool, maritime blue. Here’s a look at our favorite features at this park!

Two In Tow & On The Go | Playing Nature Bingo with two new flora fans

Jul 12, 2024

Lush and green or prickly and purple – Washington people LOVE their plants. Rosedale native Greg Spadoni and the kids work to identify the peninsula’s diverse array of big leaf maple, Douglas fir, wild huckleberry and more at Sehmel Homestead Park with a captivating game of Gig Harbor Nature Bingo! Follow along and download your own free Bingo card here.

Two in Tow & On the Go | ‘Tis the season for spraygrounds

Jun 07, 2024

Spraygrounds –  the delightfully named water-fun cousin of playgrounds – are officially back on ’till Labor Day and we’re here to tell you all about them.