WHERE IN WASHINGTON?

Do you know where in Washington this photo was taken? If so, you may win $100!

HINT: If you take a close look at this building, you will see old-fashioned gas pumps (in red). This former service station is now a museum and is part of a National Historic District, along with other buildings in the area. This museum and nearby historic buildings are located at the southwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park.

The winner will be drawn at random from the correct answers sent to editor@northwestprimetime.com by August 28, 2023. If no correct answer is received, the $100 prize will transfer to the following contest.

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Last month’s contest:

Isaac of Seattle was the winner of last month’s contest, which featured a big cedar stump. 
Located at the Smokey Point Rest Stop Northbound I-5, this landmark became famous because it was so large visitors could drive through it. "Roadside America" reports that the stump was tunneled through in 1916, then moved to the shoulder of Highway 99 as a drive-thru attraction in 1939. It was later moved to the I-5 rest stop in 1971. The stump measures over 20 feet in diameter. As an old-growth forest tree, it is believed have stood over 200 feet tall.

Some visitors that did drive through included Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Norway. Later on, the stump was relocated and became a “walk-through” stump.

One of our readers, Terri, sent in an old newspaper clipping with her answer. It showed a photo of Terri’s family friends (“from way back”) trying to drive through the stump when it was still open to traffic. Note the word “trying.” The car got stuck.

Unfortunately, the rest stop has been closed on and off in recent months after people experiencing homelessness began camping there. The State Patrol reported to KOMO News that rest stops are not designed to safely host long-term residents. Efforts are now underway to connect the campers to services and housing and to keep the rest stop open to travelers.

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