Two in Tow & On the Go | Tacoma’s Mountaineer Tree is a giant of the forest
Jun 13, 2025The Mountaineer Tree is an approximately 218-foot-tall living legend that’s called Tacoma home since the 1500s.
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Two in Tow & On The Go | Check out Burley Park’s updated playground — and its fascinating history
May 30, 2025Burley Park in Kitsap County blends rich turn-of-the-century history with recent upgrades.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The best-known Gig Harbor fishing boat worker
May 19, 2025He or she played the part of The Wind in their elementary school’s production of the play Rumpelstiltskin, which should make the answer obvious.
Behind the Finds | Photos tell story of a family, a house and a neighborhood
May 13, 2025John and Leta Wolford were bound for the west coast, chasing the promise of steady work with the Northern Pacific Railroad in Tacoma when they moved into 5611 S. Oakes Street in Tacoma. See the changes to the house over the years.
Two in Tow & On the Go | Our guide to Gig Harbor-area playgrounds
May 09, 2025On the hunt for a great playground? We’ve got you covered with this curated list and new playground map for your next adventure.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Behind the Finds: Chuck Sharman
May 05, 2025Chuck Sharman and Bob Mitchell graduated from high school together, joined the Navy together and were reported dead together in Pearl Harbor. They lived remarkable lives after that.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Notable scoundrels of the peninsula
Apr 21, 2025Benjamin Pardee, whose many swindles included selliong fish oil on Fox Island, was a real snake-oil salesman.
Two In Tow’s Kid Picks: Family-Friendly April Events
Apr 11, 2025We rounded up the coolest-sounding kid-friendly events happening in and around Gig Harbor. This collection is all about Easter egg hunts, train rides, princess teas and daffodils.
Two In Tow & On The Go | $2 movies and the Skittles machine
Apr 04, 2025For affordable kid fun, the $2 throwback films for kids at Galaxy Theatres are a sure bet each summer — and we’re currently enjoying the seasonal specials going on now for $2 per ticket for showtimes at this month’s Spring Fest.
Behind the Finds | Georg, Brigida and John Wolford
Mar 31, 2025Last week, we told you about Jean Wolford, the little girl who bears a striking resemblance to the author’s niece. Here’s how Jean — whose photo was found in a secondhand store in Port Orchard — came to be a Wolford, instead of a Hauswirth (or a Houseworth).