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Connell’s Dahlia Farm
Dahlias are flowers with a really unique variety and they are currently in full bloom. Connell’s Dahlia Farm is a third generation family owned farm located in Tacoma. You can walk through the fields, purchase some cut flowers and snap some beautiful photos. ...

Seabrook: The Cutest Beach Town in Washington
Seabrook is one of the cutest towns we have visited so far while living in Washington! Seabrook is a beach town on the southwestern coast filled with bright colored rental homes and a small town feel. If you want to stay in Seabrook then you'll need to rent one of the...

Places to Kayak around JBLM
If you have never kayaked before, it is a great and fun activity to try out this summer! Northwest Adventure Center has plenty of kayak rentals available. Whether you’d like to rent one on base or rent one to take on a trip, here's the info you’ll need and some places...

Up Close & Personal with Animals at Debbie Doolittles
If you are looking for a really fun and unique experience, then check out the animal encounters at Debbie Doolittle’s in Spanaway. This is actually your last chance for animal encounters as this part of the zoo will be permanently moving to Texas this fall. Debbie...

5 Kid Friendly Hikes to do this Summer
Summer in the pacific northwest is the most beautiful time of the year. Take advantage of the weather and go exploring with your kids! Here are five kid friendly hikes around JBLM. There are two types of passes you may need for these hikes. The America the Beautiful...

Sunshine & Sunflowers Near Seattle
The Sunflower Festivals are coming up soon and they are a must see every August-September. Here are a few farms close by where you can spend an afternoon walking through the fields and snapping photos. Sterino Farms 6116 52nd Street E, Puyallup, Wa 98371 Sterino Farms...

Four spots to Cool off this Summer
Looking for an idea what do do to stay cool today? Olivia has some great spots!

Summer Hikes at Mount Rainier National Park
Free National Park entrance for Military – Many Great Hikes in and around Mt Rainier National Park!

Where to do your Back to School Shopping
From South Hill Mall, to the Just Between Friends Sale over to Tacoma there are back to school deals to be found all around!

FREE Bowling for Kids all Summer
If you’re looking for a fun activity for your kids to do while school is out, look no further than the Kids Bowl Free program! This program offers two free games of bowling per kid, per day, all summer long. Bowling is fun for all ages and is great exercise. This...