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Explore Washington: Free Day at WA State Parks
You can spend MLK Jr Day enjoying nature at one of Washington’s beautiful national parks. Enter one of five national parks for FREE on January 21, one of Washington State National Parks’ fee free days!
Best 2013 Museum Exhibits To Look Forward To In Seattle
Here are few of the offerings the Seattle arts and culture scene offers up this year.
As Pot Goes Proper, A History Of Weed
The grass is no greener. But, finally, it’s legal — at least somewhere in America. It’s been a long, strange trip for marijuana.
Ron Allen Opens New ‘Living Computer Museum’ in Seattle
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, in the spirit of his EMP (Experience Music Project) museum, has opened a new Living Computer Museum – with old time working computers! Come see and play on a TRS-80 or Commodore 64!
100 Million-Year-Old Spider Attack Preserved In Unique Fossil
Experts at Oregon State University have discovered a one-of-a-kind fossil in which an ancient spider is forever frozen in the process of attacking its prey.
Seattle Sounders Shutout Rival Portland Timbers 3-0
Eddie Johnson scored his 14th goal of the season just minutes after an own goal gave Seattle the lead, Fredy Montero added another in the 62nd minute, and the Sounders raced past Cascadia rival Portland 3-0 before the second largest crowd for a stand-alone MLS game in league history.
Kurt Cobain’s Van Up For Sale
It drove around the Melvins and grunge rock legend Kurt Cobain, and now this unique piece of rock history can take up space in your garage.
The History Of Valentine’s Day
Ever wondered how Valentine’s Day started? We’ve got the answer for you…
Seattle Museums Look at Tuskegee Airmen
With the movie Red Tails coming to theaters on January 20, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terence Howard, you might want to learn more about the amazing aviators in our US History at these local museums.
Free Museum Passes for Pierce County Residents
As part of a cooperative project among Pierce County Library, Tacoma Public Library, Puyallup Public Library and local museums, Pierce County Library customers have the opportunity to use special passes for free admission to the partnering museums, like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum and Washington State History Museum.
