The Path Less Beaten Part 3: Buckley Gulch
October 4, 2017Buckley Gulch is the kind of place a lot of people drive past and think, “Hmm… I wonder what’s down there.” but never actually take the time to find out. It’s so densely forested that even driving over it on the N. 21st St. bridge, you may not even realize you’re on a bridge. The N. Yakima Ave. bridge just north of there allows a deeper view into the gulch but to get the full experience, you have to see it from the bottom.
WTF is up with Tacoma’s Streets?
October 4, 2017There’s something up with Tacoma’s streets, and I don’t mean the pot holes. If you want to drive from South Tacoma up to 6th Ave., you could head north on Oakes which eventually becomes Pine, which then turns into Cedar, and finally winds up as Alder, all on the same physical road, within a space…
The Path Less Beaten Part 2: Mason Gulch
October 4, 2017Trailhead: 4002 N Waterview St. (along north-side fence) Length: .3 miles Overgrowth: 5 to start, 2 for most Difficulty: Easy With the amount of thorns guarding the entrance to this trail, you’d think there was a princess hidden in a castle somewhere behind them. As soon as you step off the pavement, you’re greeted by…
Did You Know Tacoma Has a Belegarth Realm?
October 4, 2017If you’ve ever driven down 72nd St. past Wapato Park on a Saturday afternoon, you may have noticed a group of people on the grass beating each other with foam wrapped weapons. If so, you’ve had a brief introduction to the world of Belegarth.
Getting to Know The Birds and The Bees: Backyard Agriculture in Tacoma
October 4, 2017Keeping any kind of animal in your home comes with a certain amount of work. For most of us, the payoff for that work is companionship and occasional entertainment. But for a few dedicated households around Tacoma, the relationship is somewhat more complex and, from some perspectives, more beneficial. Backyard chicken coops are almost as…