Tory Johnson's (lktppstory) Blog

There are huge communities of townhouses in Lakeland Hills. For people who don't need a lot of space and don't like yard work, this is a perfect alternative. With townhouse living you get less upkeep than a traditional house with all the perks of living in Lakeland Hills.  Foxwood and Heatherwood...

Being within close driving distance to Lake Tapps, the mountains, Enumclaw, Sumner, and Puyallup (among others) has its advantages. Not only can you take part in all Bonney Lake has to offer, the close proximity allows you to take part in all the previously named areas have to offer.

Bonney Lake has become one big shopping community along Highway 410. Not much of the original town remains, but, if you want to be near shopping, it's defiantly the place to be. You can find pretty much anything in Bonney Lake. You can find everything from groceries, to dining, to entertainment. ...

A new elementary school was build a few years ago in Lakeland Hills, From what I know about it's a really good school. Then, for the older kids, Auburn Riverside High School is right below the hill. That's where I went. Most of the teachers that were there are gone now, but the principle and offi...

Lakeland Town Center is a shopping area in the Lakeland Hills community. There is a Top Foods grocery store, Tahoma Athletic Club, Subway, The Rock (restaurant), and McDonald's (among others). The Lakeland Town Center is situated at the top of the Lakeland Hills community and within walking dista...

There are parks and miles of trails for outdoor activities in the Lakeland Hills community. Whether you are trying to stay in shape or enjoying the nice weather, you will find something to do. Every morning there are a number of people jogging and walking on the trails. At the parks are baseball ...

The school district for Lake Tapps is Deirenger. It is one of the best school districts in the state. This is the school district I was in for elementary and middle school. There is no high school, but you have the choice between Auburn, Sumner, and Bonney Lake. Lake Tapps and Deirenger Heights E...

Summer is the time when all the boating and water enthusiasts flock to Lake Tapps. Lake Tapps and its parks are packed with families enjoying the warm weather and life on the lake. There is a ton of fun activities on Lake Tapps; from boating to riding seados to inner tubing. Lake Tapps is around ...

There aren't too many restaurants in Lake Tapps itself, but there are many around it. Within quick driving distance you can find a number of restaurants for any occasion (whether it's a quick bite or a special occasion). If you are looking for a quick bite you can go to a place like Subway in Lak...