South Pierce County Historical Society: 2 books
by Donald M. Johnstone, the South Pierce County Historical Society
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2018
The Road to Rainier Scenic Byway has grown from a Native American forest trail, hundreds of years old, to a modern forest highway carrying 1.5 million travelers a year. In 1833, a European tourist first reached a glacier, and soon others followed, seeking the wonders of Mount Rainier. In 1903, the...
by Donald M. Johnstone, South Pierce County Historical Society
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2011
The Nisqually Valley has long been a transportation route, a source of livelihood for its residents, and a source of beauty for its visitors. Before settlement, a system of trails through the valley gave Native Americans access to rich hunting and fishing, as well as access to a larger, cross-mountain...