Lisa Patterson

A7 #smalltowntourismchat Stoup Brewing's location in Kenmore has their amazing Loaded Nachos, which is just that —nachos with EVERYTHING. Chef Russel's Lumpia, which is such a tasty-awesome treasure on that menu. You don't expect to see traditional lumpia on a PNW taproom menu.

A6 #smalltowntourismchat How about more than one way? Volunteer. Celebrate local traditions. Be respectful. Buy items from locally-owned shops and eat. Support local causes. Take time to explore small towns for some of the best hidden gems.

A5 #smalltowntourismchat In our sister publication @southsoundmag, the “Giant Octopus Revealed.” It is all about what lies below the Narrows Bridges between Tacoma and Gig Harbor. You can find it on the website. It tends to trend randomly. Maybe it will again! #HistoryBuff

A3 #smalltowntourismchat Christmas in little @visitleavenworthwa is like standing in a snow globe. The holidays @seabrookwa near Pacific Beach is a @hallmark holiday movie-worthy.

A2 #smalltowntourismchat @aromacoffeeco in Fall City opened a dreamy public treehouse currently decked out in lights where folks can sip warm beverages. It was built by Treehouse Master Pete Nelson @treehousepoint of the hit T.V. show @thetreehousemasters.

When Duseigneur and Jimmi Sivia were expecting their first child, Jimmi wanted to find any Samoan baby books she could get her hands on, but she couldn’t find any. So the pair took matters into their own hands and created Pepe Faitau Book Co. bit.ly/3z8V3zd

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