BY SARAH A. JONES for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/31/2026
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| 1. | Conservatory namesake in Wright Park |
| 3. | These folks create monthly poster hunts |
| 6. | This Annie was said to be inspired by our own Thea Foss |
| 7. | This farms first crop was Hops, now they are known for berries |
| 9. | Recognized as Pierce County’s oldest operating bar and saloon |
| 10. | Park where mountain bikers outnumber hikers |
| 12. | This singer calls Tacoma her hometown |
| 17. | Reservoir constructed in 1912 as a vital part of Tacoma’s water supply system |
| 18. | Many early immigrants to our area arrived in wagons through this Pass |
| 20. | Experience a splash of sunshine in every sip of this locally brewed beverage |
| 21. | This camp was built in 1917 |
| 22. | Pierce County Island with no public ferry |
| 24. | Lakewood was once referred to as The _ |
| 25. | Treasures abound when this is low |
| 26. | Creative reuse store for all |
| 28. | Much of this subarb was once covered in fields of camas flower and Garry Oaks |
| 29. | Local Tea Gurus |
| 30. | Tacoma used to do this |
| 31. | First schoolhouse built north of the Columbia River |
| 32. | Island once known for its prison |
| 33. | This sandwich spot has been in Tacoma over 51 years |
| 34. | Puyallup has the largest one in Pierce County |
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| 1. | Nature preserve hidden in the middle of Tacoma |
| 2. | Before there was Jimothy, Tacoma had this guy |
| 4. | This annual walk raises money for the local Down Syndrome community |
| 5. | Popular coffee pot shaped bar |
| 8. | A former West Tacoma pizza place was known for having one of these |
| 11. | You can still find hand-dipped ice cream bars at this local candy makers shop |
| 13. | Former coal town near the Mountain |
| 14. | Small town with a famous sandstone history |
| 15. | Early Lakewood pioneers whose family founded a dairy |
| 16. | Just give me my Hunters Meatball |
| 17. | County scavenger hunt that starts before dawn |
| 19. | This “Guy” is greatly missed in Tacoma, but his likeness is painted on many murals around town |
| 23. | Park named for a neighborhood entrance, not citrus. |
| 27. | The Tacoma _ was built in early 1900’s where Clover Park Tech is today |
| 35. | A plant so good Sumner gave it a festival |
| 36. | Almond is the popular nut coating for this sweet treat |
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