Richland, Washington
LIGO Hanford Observatory
One of two observatories in the U.S. that routinely detect gravitational waves.
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Richland, Washington
One of two observatories in the U.S. that routinely detect gravitational waves.
Richland, Washington
A 1940s nuclear reactor built to produce plutonium for the Manhattan Project.
Seattle, Washington
Tucked away in Seward Park is Seattle’s only old-growth forest.
Leavenworth, Washington
This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.
Ferndale, Washington
Defaced since the early 80s, this bridge has become local icon to the metalheads and residents of the city.
Bellingham, Washington
Stones speckled along Harris Avenue reveal hidden nuggets of the past.
Kirkland, Washington
A normal, unassuming pedestrian overpass has been the demise of many, many trucks.
Monroe, Washington
"The Reptile Man's" very own roadside zoo features an albino alligator.
Granite Falls, Washington
Cave carved out of a huge snow drift collapsed killing one and injuring five in July 2015.
Granite Falls, Washington
Four abandoned towers hidden above the Douglas fir forest in Washington.
Arlington, Washington
At a rest stop north of Seattle, the trunk of an ancient tree.
Friday Harbor, Washington
This family mausoleum is steeped in symbolism and looks more like a fantasy location than a grave.
Bellingham, Washington
An electrifying collection of gadgets and literature from the 16th through 20th centuries.
Bellingham, Washington
Like your grandma's attic—if your grandma were a little weirder, extremely well-traveled, and had a great eye for art.
Bellingham, Washington
The cardinal directions, set in stone.
Burlington, Washington
A museum dedicated to an elusive cryptid.
Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Former farm staffed by mental patients is now a public park.
Poulsbo, Washington
Sweet or salty, super hot or mixed into beer, this is the holy land for all things licorice.
Enumclaw, Washington
A sun-filled museum featuring an ever-rotating collection of classic and exotic cars.
Toutle, Washington
Outside this souvenir shop is a statue of Bigfoot composed of volcanic ash, and plenty more to see inside.
Federal Way, Washington
A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.
Tacoma, Washington
A massive environmental project transformed this former smelter into a beautiful park.
Tacoma, Washington
Slip in a slide while waiting for the ferry.
Tacoma, Washington
This parking garage has given itself over to graffiti artists and the neighborhood can't thank them enough.