Category: Washington
-
Discovering the colorful and controversial history of Seattle’s Gum Wall
The Gum Wall in downtown Seattle is a unique and colorful attraction that has become a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. The wall, located in Post Alley under Pike Place Market, is covered in layers of chewed gum that have been stuck to the bricks by visitors for over 20 years. The tradition…
-
A Brief Guide to Orcas Island
The largest island in the San Juan Archipelago, Orcas Island, is a serene, unspoiled getaway. The horseshoe-shaped, 56.9 Square Mile island features 125 miles of coastline. It is complete with a pebble beach dotted shoreline and mountains providing dramatic, panoramic vistas of the surrounding areas. The island’s old-growth forests are dense with ancient towering trees…