Tonya Strickland


Tonya Strickland is a longtime journalist and mom-of-two who shares pictures, tips and stories about places to take kids. Her latest content adds a dose of local history to the adventure in Gig Harbor and beyond, helping families discover new destinations and revisit old favorites. Tonya’s work blends mom humor, curiosity and a keep-it-real twist to turn everyday outings into helpful stories worth sharing. Forever a news girl at heart, she also roots for professional journalism in all its mediums.

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