Discover Puyallup, WAs Lush Sports History

Puyallup, Washington is a town that embodies all the best of rural America. Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, it is surrounded by lush green hills and beautiful streams. And while its residents take pride in their long history of farming and logging, this quaint town has another side to it as well one rich with sports heritage.

The first stop for any traveler looking to explore Puyallups sporting past should be Joe Knowles Living Wilderness Museum (110 2nd St SE, Puyallup). Here you will learn about Joe Knowles himself a man who made headlines over a century ago when he claimed that he could survive in the woods without any human contact or support. While records suggest that his claims may have been exaggerated at times, there is no doubt that Knowles left an indelible mark on early 20thcentury American culture and outdoor life.

Moving on from Knowles tale of stoic survivalism brings us to yet another important figure: Willie Keeler. Keeler was a baseball legend whose name still resonates throughout Washington state more than 100 years after his death. Visitors can see where Keeler spent much of his time playing ball at Pioneer Park (325 S Meridian Ave #5001, Puyallup), which was built specifically for him and other players back when they were known as the Giants (later becoming known as the Indians).

But not all sports are played on land; flyfishing enthusiasts owe it to themselves to visit Puget Sound Fly Company (PO Box 1273, Puyallup), where theyll find everything they need for their next outing along local rivers like Carbon River or Greenwater Lake some popular spots for anglers dating back decades! If freshwater fishing isnt your thing though then maybe take a closer look at the areas maritime traditions. The Puyallup River flows out into Commencement Bay (Tacoma), which was once home to numerous canneries and other industry that thrived on its waters.

No matter what brings you here, one things for sure: Puyallup has something special waiting just around every corner; from little heritage buildings off Main Street to community fields where kids still play pickup games after school. So come visit us soon and experience for yourself why were so proud of our towns unique sporting legacy.

Websites:

Joe Knowles Living Wilderness Museum https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6960/LivingWildernessMuseum

Pioneer Park http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/parksfacilities/pioneerpark/

Puget Sound Fly Company https://pugetsoundfly.com/