Elma, Washington
Satsop Nuclear Power Plant
From overly ambitious (and eventually abandoned) atomic dream to bustling office park.
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Elma, Washington
From overly ambitious (and eventually abandoned) atomic dream to bustling office park.
Aberdeen, Washington
A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.
Quinault, Washington
Standing 191 feet tall and measuring more than 55 feet in circumference, this is the world's tallest spruce tree.
Forks, Washington
This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.
Forks, Washington
This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.
Forks, Washington
A glimpse into the "Logging Capital of the World" at a time when there was far more forest and far less machinery.
Forks, Washington
One man's eclectic collection of treasures found at sea.
Forks, Washington
A surreal landscape where fanged rocks rise from the ground and the ocean feels like a great mystery.
La Push, Washington
A tiny plaque hidden miles into the Washington wilderness is all that remains to honor a shipwreck that left 18 people dead.
La Push, Washington
Shoreline strewn with the remains of ghostly fallen trees.
Tacoma, Washington
This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.
Port Townsend, Washington
Built in 1890, this is the last remaining wooden fire bell tower in the United States.
Port Townsend, Washington
City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.
Port Townsend, Washington
The building features one of the last remaining free-floating spiral grand staircases in the U.S.
Port Townsend, Washington
An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.
Port Townsend, Washington
A historic hotel with many stories of haunted activity.
Sequim, Washington
A magical sanctuary of mythological statuary.
Sequim, Washington
Essence of hound's tongue and tincture of bloodroot are just the tip of the herbalist iceberg at this beautiful, impressively-stocked apothecary.
Old Town, Washington
The longest spit in the United States ends at a lighthouse in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Port Angeles, Washington
An abandoned World War II bunker is part of a chain that runs throughout Washington.
Neah Bay, Washington
At the most northwestern point of the contiguous United States lies a trail leading through an ancient forest to stunning cliff-side vistas and massive oceanside caves.
Poulsbo, Washington
Sweet or salty, super hot or mixed into beer, this is the holy land for all things licorice.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
The boulder is a landmark, public art, and an icon.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
The window above the urinal in the men's restroom is a giant periscope that offers a panoramic view of Eagle Harbor.