About this episode

This episode explores the beauty and culture of Pierce County, Washington, featuring insider tips from travel writer Linda Kissam and guest Matt Wakefield.

Celebrate the beauty, culture, and adventure of Washington State on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Sip, Savor & Travel" Podcast with travel writer Linda Kissam, the "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Featured guest Matt Wakefield of Visit Tacoma-Pierce County shares insider tips on exploring Pierce County, a diverse destination where mountains, waterfront communities, vibrant cities, charming small towns, and outdoor adventures come together. From the iconic Mount Rainier to Tacoma's thriving arts scene, unique museums, scenic hiking trails, local culinary experiences, and hidden treasures, discover why Pierce County is an ideal destination for road trippers, outdoor enthusiasts, food lovers, and culture seekers alike. PLAN YOUR VISIT - Read Linda's article: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/pierce-county-tacoma-summer-travel-guide   - Plan Your Visit to Pierce County: https://www.visitpiercecounty.com/ FOLLOW LINDA'S ADVENTURES - More about Linda:  https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/travel-writer-linda-kissam   - Explore Linda's "Sip, Savor & Travel" Digital Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/sip-savor-travel-magazine &nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Linda Kissam

Guest: Matt Wakefield

Topics covered

• travel
• Washington State
• Pierce County
• outdoor adventures
• food and culture
• arts

Keywords

• Tacoma
• Pierce County
• Mount Rainier
• travel tips
• outdoor adventures
• culinary experiences
• arts scene

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Visit Tacoma-Pierce County

Places: Washington State, Pierce County, Mount Rainier, Tacoma

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