Growing hops was important to the development of Puyallup. Pioneer Ezra Meeker was known as the hops king of the World when this photo was taken about 1890. The hops boom went bust in 1891. A brief History…. When settlers first began arriving in the valley in 1854 they found the valley floor consisted of […]
What’s with the name, Puyallup?
In short, the name came from an Indian phrase “pough,” which meant “add more,” and “allup,” which meant “the people.” The Indians who lived in Puyallup’s river area, he said, always gave more than needed or expected to other Indians who came to trade. They were a very generous people. Our first settlers in the […]
Finding good legal representation in Puyallup
No one is excited to hire an attorney. Usually, when people have to hire a local Puyallup attorney it is because something really bad has happened in their life and they are looking for an attorney they can trust and who will help provide them with the best legal advice possible. Finding the right lawyer […]
Warner Melvin Karshner Biography (Karshner Museum)
Warner Melvin Karshner was born in December of 1874 on his father’s farm in Ohio. After a brief move with his family to Kansas, his restless father was unhappy with the weather of the Midwest and very quickly decided to move to the new territory of the Pacific Northwest. Soon after arriving in the Puyallup […]
Picking the right Puyallup Yoga Studio
Yoga is a wonderful and calming way to get into shape. Whether you are coming to yoga to gain flexibility or strength, lose weight, or reduce stress, sometimes getting started can be intimidating. There seems to be a Puyallup yoga studio on every corner in most major cities that offer all different types of yoga. […]
Puyallup Wedding Flowers (Top Mistakes)
Common wedding flower mistakes that are very avoidable Top wedding florists around the country all agree on the most common mistakes that brides make when it comes to ordering their flowers for their wedding. There are certain issues that they deal with on daily basis that make it difficult sometimes for them to provide the […]
Washington State Fair Rides & Fun!
This Friday the 11th, the Washington State Fair will start again for another year. Each year is more exciting than the last. One of the main attractions of the Puyallup Fair is its rides. Washington State Fair rides are arguably one of the biggest perks of going to the Fair. It brings out the “kid” […]
Puyallup Fair Concerts 2015
The Washington State Fair (Puyallup Fair) will be starting this weekend and for me personally, I love the concerts. Over the years, I would say that I have attended 6 or so concerts in the grandstands. It’s been a great time and they continue to bring big names to our small town. I remember growing […]