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209 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Washington

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Skewered locust.
Mar 28
Seattle, Washington

An Insect Feast

Munch on crickets, locusts, and Chinese medicinal ants in an iconic 1960s dive bar.
Milwaukee Hotel.
Apr 6
Seattle, Washington

Hotel History: SROs in the Chinatown-International District

Walk the paths of Seattle's early Asian residents with professor and author Marie Wong.
Steamboats at Colman Dock circa 1912.
Apr 26
Seattle, Washington

Steamships and Sternwheelers on the S.S. Virginia V

Journey back to the age of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet.
Georgetown sign by Kathryn Rathke.
Apr 27
Seattle, Washington

Exploring the Hidden Histories of Georgetown

Enjoy stories from the birthplace of Boeing, King County, and Rainier Beer on this neighborhood walking tour.
Madame Lou Graham.
May 5
Seattle, Washington

A Very Wicked City Walking Tour

Take a tour of Seattle's libidinal landscape and history with artist Susan Robb.
Rendering of Seattle Commons.
May 5
Seattle, Washington

Seattle's Central Park: What Could Have Been

Explore an alternate history walking tour of the Seattle Commons Project.
Skewered locust.
Jun 16
Seattle, Washington

An Insect Feast with The Bug Chef

Munch on crickets, locusts, and Chinese medicinal ants in an iconic 1960s dive bar at this Gastro Obscura event.

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A Convenient New Commute for Washington's Coyotes

Above a busy highway, a safe new wildlife crossing in an area that will soon see many more.
by Jessica Leigh Hester
December 21, 2018
Illustrated chum salmon.

Why Did the Chum Salmon Cross the Road?

Every year, these fish block traffic in Washington State.
by Anna Kusmer
December 04, 2018

Lists Featuring Washington

A Rat Lover's Tour of the World
Rats of Karni Mata Temple
Paxton Gate Exterior
Albino Squirrels of Olney, Illinois

A Rat Lover’s Tour of the World

15 places where rodents are celebrated, feared, preserved, and studied.

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Including Karni Mata Temple, Nutty Narrows Bridge, and Paxton Gate