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Who says the beginning of winter in the Puget Sound has to be dark, dreary and dull? If this year's The Christmas Revels® has anything to say about it, well, it will most certainly be the opposite of those very descriptions. This long-running local production has created a lively and spirited blend
Attractions
The Mt. Rainier region is a mountainous wonderland like no other. Mt. Rainier is home to a national park, seven wilderness areas, three national forests, and delightful surrounding towns and communities. Even better? The mountain is literally in our own backyard. And that is something to be thankful for. With the Thanksgiving season
Outdoors
Think just because summer is coming to a close in the South Puget Sound that it's time to hang up those running shoes and retreat to the inside of a gym? Think again. The great running tradition is alive and well in our region, even as the days grow shorter and the
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I 'm a self-proclaimed "omelet girl," and I like it. Just thinking about fluffy and tender eggs the color of warm sunshine, stuffed to the gills with all kinds of deliciousness, makes my mouth water. My personal favorite omelet is the kind that oozes gooey and rich cheeses that overflow onto
Outdoors
Who says you have to travel to the northeastern United States to see the turning of the autumn leaves? The South Puget Sound region has its own riot of fall color right here. There are some terrific urban and regional walks that depict nature's colorful glory in the autumn months. So
Outdoors
Cozy sweaters, plump pumpkins, colorful leaves, hot cocoa and brisk breezes; what do all of these things have in common? They all signal the arrival of the fall season. There are so many terrific things about fall in the South Puget Sound, so why not celebrate them? Our region boasts unique
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Hikers and campers: as you descend into the depths of the Pacific Northwest forests for adventure this summer, you do know to beware of wild animals, right? Of course you do! However, did you know there's one rare creature that's so unusual, so large and so formidable it will either leave you
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Summertime and great music are the perfect pair in the Pacific Northwest. The region plays host to a wide variety of music festivals during the season, many are summer traditions. And with the eclectic variety, there's literally musical goodness for everyone. And 2015 is no exception. Here are some of the festivals happening
Arts
Tacoma, you're about to get funnier. And no, we aren't talking about more incessant and played out jokes about the "Aroma of Tacoma." We are talking about serious, laugh-‘til-it-hurts and asses-fall-off kind of funny. This is serious funny business for three local lads who love Tacoma, love really good comedy and have figured
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Whether you just pulled up to the front gates at Joint Base Lewis-McChord or it's on the PCS horizon for you and yours, there are some essential things every new arrival at JBLM needs to know. 1. This is a joint base and that means there are double the services and
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Guess what food this is with the following clues: it's what's for breakfast (and dinner, lunch, snacks, dessert, drinks, grooming, smelling and more). So, if you guessed bacon, well winner, winner, BACON dinner! You KNOW what bacon is. And chances are, you probably LOVE it. It doesn't matter where you come from
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What is it about a day at the beach? The invigorating sea air? The fresh breezes? The refreshing sounds of ocean waves? Scenery that makes your heart and spirit sing? Fascinating marine and animal life? The relaxing and contemplative pace? Whatever one's reason for visiting the beach, the Pacific Northwest has an
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The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round, all through the town. ... Whether you find that song a childhood travel mantra or an invasive earworm, there's one thing that rings true: There is an actual bus, of the most wonderful kind, that has been winding its way around the
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We all have food cravings, right? But what if you had a food craving so intense that the intensity turned to obsession? That obsession turned to mission. And that mission was your life (well, for a short time anyway). Last summer, my husband and I literally gorged ourselves with these teeny little
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I have a weird relationship with strip malls. Most of the time, they are just a blur of cement parking lots, a gross overuse of the colors red and orange, strips of benign buildings hooked together, long and segmented, like a giant urban caterpillar. Sometimes, I need to stop in and conduct
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Some people don't like the word locavore for a variety of reasons. Played out. Not real. Meh. I wonder if it is because they don't know what a locavore really is. It's an animal, friends. Look, like the name or not, this creature isn't the mythical Bigfoot - it is real
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History is the greatest teacher. It teaches us how to start conversations, creates understanding and awareness and motivates change. Most of all, history teaches us to connect to each other in meaningful and poignant ways through ideas, dialog and the human experience. One Tacoma man believes deeply in all the teachings history
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On the cusp of its first anniversary, this Best of Tacoma retail store has a lot to celebrate. Compass Rose, a dreamy little gift shop in Tacoma's Proctor District, offers pretty and unique personal and home accessories, locally produced artisan jewelry, home décor, stationary, cool kitchen gadgetry and sweet-smelling lotions
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There's a community brewing in Tacoma, and it's not beer. Tacoma's fashion-loving Gritizenry are roaming our urban streets looking for the next fix in the form of crazy-good vintage shoes, jeans that are pure perfection and lovingly worn concert tees that just beg to be snapped up. The best part? We
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One of the most beautiful things about studying history is finding new discoveries along familiar and well-traveled paths. It is that discovery process that makes history so rich and vibrant. Even better: having these terrific discoveries right in one's own backyard. This is especially true for local authors Steve Dunkelberger and