Two In Tow & On The Go: Artondale student art show on display at Gig Harbor Civic Center
Dec 15, 2023Mrs. Oake’s second-grade class at Artondale Elementary School has an art show this December at Gig Harbor City Hall, 3510 Grandview St.
Two In Tow & On The Go: Ahoy Kitsap Playland is worth the drive
Nov 17, 2023I know of a magical place where the little kids go, but the big kids secretly love playing there too. Children can climb, and spin and meet new friends. And it doesn’t even require a jacket, even in jacket weather. This place is Ahoy Kitsap Playland, a padded indoor commercial play place that’s widely popular yet doesn’t ever seem too crowded. Yes, it’s all the way north in Bremerton. But you get to pass the big Navy ships on the way there! Our faves here are the foam circles to tip-toe across the net bridge like rocks in a creek, an epic bright yellow wave slide and various ways to swing, sway and spin.
Two In Tow & On The Go: A forgotten treasure at Point Defiance
Nov 03, 2023Today’s adventure brings us across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and over to the wooded wonderland that is Point Defiance Park to explore yet another local playground almost hidden in plain sight.
Sandwiched between the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and the Marina, this playground is outdated – but also secluded and awesome. Finding it atop a narrow bluff among the trees, the kids and I felt like we stumbled upon a well-kept secret with its hand-powered scoot platform, climbers and log-style-construction.
Two In Tow & On The Go: Claybabies are a Fox Island find
Oct 20, 2023Clay babies are rare rock formations shaped like cloud animals, found among Fox Island’s pebbly shorelines. Here’s how to spot ’em!
Two In Tow & On The Go: An autumn adventure at Harbor Farms
Oct 06, 2023Harbor Farms is now open in Rosedale, offering a delightful family-friendly roster of things to do – including a pumpkin patch! Just after the last golden days of summer officially slipped into the crispness of autumn (and forced me to put on a jacket), this new family-friendly destination opened its gates on Sept. 29 and I reserved three tickets for opening day.
Two in Tow & On the Go: Kitsap County’s Anderson Park an uphill climb for kids
Sep 15, 2023When Gig Harbor Now’s very own Kitsap crackerjack, Mr. Ed Friedrich, in all his infinite wisdom as a tried and true local, says to you, “Yo, new girl. You miss sand? Like, real sand? Because I’ve got just the place for you …”
You go, right?
Two in Tow & On the Go: Views, do’s and don’ts at the Old Ferry Landing
Sep 01, 2023Today’s column took Clara and Wyatt through the rich history of Gig Harbor’s Old Ferry Landing, from its early days as a bustling transportation hub to its current status as a scenic viewpoint and public space. It also turned them into accidental trespassers. Oops.
Two in Tow & On the Go: By any name, Donkey Creek Park is a good time
Aug 18, 2023There’s a lot to know about Gig Harbor’s famous Donkey Creek Park.
But did you know that Donkey Creek isn’t the creek’s real name? Or, that it’s not even a creek?
Read on as we break down all the charmingly odd tidbits about this family-friendly park you should definitely visit with your kids.
Two in Tow & On the Go: Shenandoah tours closed during construction
Aug 04, 2023Here’s a tale of two little children, the slam of a door, and an unplanned climb aboard a very tall fishing vessel.
Two In Tow & On The Go: A walk up North Harborview Drive
Jul 28, 2023We checked off two of Gig Harbor’s alternative park sites from the city’s rec page this week: Bogue Viewing Platform and Finholm View Climb. And they each offer family-friendly surprises for newcomers (100 stairs! Secret beach access!).