Caravan Chronicles coming to Pierce County parks in August

Image by Christine Cravens from Pixabay Immerse yourself in an intimate, interactive public art event disguised as a family reunion in and around a vintage Airstream trailer at Caravan Chronicles. It's created by theater simple, which is well-known for creating innovative experiences that seem impossible to pull off (but they do successfully and to the … Continue reading Caravan Chronicles coming to Pierce County parks in August

Fantasy Lights continues through January 3 in Spanaway, Washington

A poinsettia arch and other displays at Fantasy Lights in Spanaway, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Updated January 1, 2021 See penguins slide off a giant igloo. Reindeer jump across the road, high above the traffic. Santa, his elves, and reindeer sail a ship with Rudolph at the helm. A peacock shows off its colorful … Continue reading Fantasy Lights continues through January 3 in Spanaway, Washington

Armchair photo tours: Fort Hoskins Historical Park near Philomath, Oregon

Fort Hoskins Historical Park near Philomath, Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes Fort Hoskins was built by the U.S. Army in 1856 to maintain peace between the settlers and the Native Americans and to quell anti-Union Southern sympathizers. The military fort overlooked the Luckiamute River Valley, where 200 to 300 troops served. Treaty discussions, formation of … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Fort Hoskins Historical Park near Philomath, Oregon