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WHY GIG HARBOR IS A GREAT PLACE TO RETIRE Why is Gig Harbor, Washington such a delightful place to spend your retirement years? Gig Harbor is embraced as an idyllic haven for retirees in Western Washington, and it’s not hard to see why! Nestled amidst breathtaking waterfront vistas and exuding a cozy small-town ambiance on […]

MOSQUITO FLEET Long before road systems were introduced in Western Washington, the only option for reaching Gig Harbor and other towns along the waterways was by way of the Mosquito Fleet steamships. Starting in 1836, this fleet of ships carrying passengers and freight ran all along the Puget Sound and nearby waterways and rivers stopping […]

NARROWS BRIDGE HISTORY The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, also known as “Galloping Gertie,” was an engineering marvel that spanned the Tacoma Narrows strait. Opening in 1940, it gained infamy for its dramatic oscillations in windy conditions, which eventually led to its collapse just months later. The bridge’s failure became a pivotal moment in engineering history, prompting […]

WHY IS GIG HARBOR CALLED GIG HARBOR? Incorporated in 1946, Gig Harbor is one of the most picturesque small cities in America. The city was named by members of the Wilkes Expedition who, in 1840, entered the harbor in the captain’s gig (a small boat). Later with Wilkes’ 1841 map of the Oregon Territory, the […]