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#HeresYourSign - I think I have valid concerns that this is such a problem Wal-mart felt the need to put up this sign. WTF?! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #TacomaTalks #LeeHeath #ForgotSomething ? (at Tacoma, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwzhqY1A8lM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=evwl611ygi39

Gateway Park is a wonderful small park with incredible views of the South Sound. Watch as the sailboats play tag with the wind and the giant shipping container ships whisper their tales of worldwide travel as they disappear over the horizon. The multiple benches and gorgeous green grass are like two natural therapists who recommend having a seat and staying awhile. Located in Old Town and within walking distance to the paved waterfront walkway that spans over 5 miles, peppered with artwork, benches, and piers. The park is almost an acre and a half, and is one of 19 parks that are not maintained by Metro Parks but by The City of Tacoma. It is accessible from half hour before sunrise until half hour after sunset. The fish statue you see (which is covered with newspaper in this photo due to restoration) is 8 feet long and the piece is called "Soul Salmon. It was stolen and assumed to be returned in a short amount of time, but it was not to return to its spawning grounds for years, but made it back in 2016. The salmon is part of a larger project to raise awareness for salmon habitat. You may have noticed other salmon statues around Tacoma and beyond. They were distributed over a 10 year period. This one stands out for being covered in tiles featuring photos of Old Town's history. The tiles were originally grafted on by Artists team Bruce and Shannon Anderson. We are fortunate to have so many wonderful parks in Tacoma. Get out and enjoy our parks♡ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacomawa #VisitTacoma #exploretacoma #movetotacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #TacomaParks #GatewayParkTacoma #OldTownTacoma #TacomaArt #TacomaStatues #StayStellarTacoma #StayStellar #LeeHeath @tacomatalks (at Gateway Park Tacoma Wa)

LISTEN~ Just with the little bit of rain the frogs are out in force! >>> #FrogsTalk #frog #frogs #FrogsSpeak #mating #frogsmating #nature #NatureInTacoma #TacomaTalks #LeeHeath # Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #GetOutAndEnjoytacoma #seattlesbackyard (at Tacoma, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv0m9vigjz9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dli7x69v4vos

Kayaking under the bridge at Steilacoom Lake>>>>>>>>>>> #TacomaTalks #LeeHeath #LakeSteilacoom #BridgeArt #bridges #kayaking (at Lake Steilacoom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv-CC-YgJTA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cevzftvgz0mk

Morning kayaking with my daughter on American Lake. I love kayaking American Lake because it's so big it never gets old. If you launch from the Lakewood end remember you have to have a parking pass that comes with a fishing licennse or you need a Discover Pass. I like the Discover Pass because it covers all the parks and places you launch from.We launched from the park by the Veterans Hospital, and you don't need a pass there, but if you park in the launch parking you have to pay. We launch and then park up top in the actual park parking lot where you don't have to pay.>>> #TacomaTalks #LeeHeath #kayaking #AmericanLake #GetOutside #WashingtonLakes #Washington #LakewoodWashington #wheretokayak (at American Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuhYwjugIRW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n6kg0d0bioty

#SoTrue #karma #TacomaTalks #LeeHeath #regrann #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #BeKind #StayStellarTacoma #StayStellar (at Tacoma, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt7B5zLAnhm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jwinnvunteoe

Yup, it's parks week for me. Nice wide, paved trail (.9 mile) around the lake, extended outer loop through the forest with long foot bridge, playground, picnic shelters, lots of benches, two massive, fenced, off-leash dog parks, year round restrooms, and a fishing dock. Fishing is only permitted for youth. Free parking. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #TacomaTalks #LeeHeath (at Wapato Hills Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsRafUfA2y_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wjwd8cleapuw

This place reminds me of the old sitcom Sandford & Son. The back lot is usually packed to the rafters with a little of everything. Need a toilet? They have like 30 of them! lol The front building is pretty small when compared to the Goodwills we have, but treasures can be found. They also have a lot of special discount days. >>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #TacomaTalks #LeeHeath #TacomaThriftShops #discountshopping #ThriftShop #recycle #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #SeattlesBackYard (at St. Vincent de Paul Tacoma-Pierce) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJ5zYgg-bg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dhqlt7whz60p