history

Embark on a journey through time as you explore the remnants of Washington State's coal mining past at Melmont Ghost Town.

The oldest area code in WA State is still iconic!

Okay, so what do YOU call it: BIGFOOT or SASQUATCH?

Not many locals know the story of the USS Triton (SSRN 586) submarine sail and how its superstructure ended up in Richland or that you can schedule a guided tour inside the original conning (raised platform tower) and control room.

The abandoned Titan I ICBM Complex in Warden, Washington (near Royal City) is full of history, adventure, and murder.

Side note: I’ve often wondered where we developed the phrase, “Screw this!” Was that invented in Oregon, too? The world may never know!

A lot of these you probably already knew!

Discover the ancient marvel of Oregon's Big Cedar, standing tall at 154 feet with a 50-foot girth, a true symbol of resilience.

Discover Steilacoom: Washington's oldest coastal town, rich in history and charm, only an hour from Seattle.

Marie Dorion was one of the strongest women to ever live. Her amazing story is filled with feats of near-death survival, mass murder, and heartache, but against all the odds, somehow she survived multiple harsh and horrific journeys through what is now Oregon and Washington.

The Pig War of 1859 is so bizarre, you may not even believe some of the details.

Rides on the Yakima Valley Trolley at the corner of Third Avenue and Pine Street feature costumed motormen who will entertain you as you ride in a vintage Yakima trolley and give you a fascinating tour of the Yakima Valley Trolleys' carbarn and powerhouse museum.