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Sun. March 18, 2007, 06:50pm PDT
My new favorite park
Maybe it's because I like to take pictures, maybe it's because the Narrows Bridge is on my mind, or maybe it's because I enjoy skipping rocks. Actually, I'm pretty sure it's all of the above. With my cousin visiting this weekend we decided to take him on a drive across the Narrows Bridge then check out Tacoma Narrows Park.
The weather was great with only a slight breeze and some warm Spring sunshine. We wound our way from Highway 16 to the secluded park easily with a little direction from WSDOT's website. There was plenty of parking on this mid-Sunday and, to my surprise, a long stretch of gravelly beach to wander down. At the park itself are a few places to sit, a cute gazebo, and even two spotting scopes to check out the bridges, local wildlife and whatever else you want to point them at. No quarters necessary -- these babies are free! The tide was coming up but there was a wide expanse of beach to wander down. We made our way from the park to right underneath the Narrows Bridges and back. I found this beach to be particularly friendly for rock skipping with a plentiful supply of ammo and shallow beach from which to throw.
Anyone who wants to get away to a new spot without driving far should check out Narrows Park. Since it's a little more off the beaten path it may suit well for a picnic lunch and an afternoon playing on the beach with your special someone or the whole fam. Just do it quick before those nagging bridge tolls go into effect. ;) Oh, and enjoy!
Panorama gone wild!
I loves me some panoramas. Here's one I took from underneath the bridges stretching vertically from back over my head down to the water.
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3/18/2007 @ 8:18pm
Great shots of the bridge.
I just saw the trailer for "The Bridge" the movie.
A little spooky. Your pictures reminded me of it. Check it out. It has to do with the Golden Gate Bridge. I won't say more than that.
by The Bridge The Movie
3/19/2007 @ 6:10am
Looks like a lovely walk. Nice to see our Northern cousin as well. Actually, I'm probably the most northerly now! I hope that photo of the ladder isn't how you get to the beach!
by Toni
3/19/2007 @ 9:13am
Always dig your photos. Mine always end up fuzzy; somehow I have to learn to hold the camera more still, I think. Any advice?
Is this a new park? I really like the West End. Used to live a block away from Stadium H.S. so never really convenient to take the opportunity to explore the other water side.
Take care!
by Laura
3/19/2007 @ 9:44am
It's new as of 2004 but, hey, that's still pretty new to most folks. It's also not "easy" (though it's really not hard) to get to. Great spot though!
by KevinFreitas
3/19/2007 @ 11:49am
yeah, dig that park. crazy panorama. very cool.
by sparkrobot
3/19/2007 @ 11:57am
How do you get there? I know I can look on mapquest but first hand is always better. Great photos by the way.
by Steve
3/19/2007 @ 12:50pm
Steve: follow the WSDOT link above. It has a solid map and directions. Note: when returning to Tacoma you have to head up to 36th since there's not yet an eastbound on-ramp at 24th.
by KevinFreitas
3/19/2007 @ 8:12pm
nice.. didn't even know this was there
by Joel Parker
3/19/2007 @ 9:33pm
I love quick getaways with nice walks. This looks like a good one. Thanks.
by Sharon Styer
3/21/2007 @ 11:25am
sweet! Thanks for the recommendation! I can't wait to go check that out. I also highly enjoy rock skipping.
by ZestyJenny