Volume IWashington State

Washington,
unobserved.

A curated archive of Washington’s curious, overlooked, beautiful and unexpected places. Not a guide, but an invitation to look closer.

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Moss-covered trees towering over stone stairs and sword ferns on a Washington forest trail

Latest Discoveries

Selected entries from the field notes of those who look closer.

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Art & Wonder

Dick and Jane's Spot

Absolutely worth the detour. What began in 1978 as two artists decorating their home has grown into one of Washington's most beloved examples of outsider art. Created by Dick Elliott and Jane Orleman, this ever-evolving private residence features mosaics, sculptures, found objects, bottle caps, and thousands of Dick Elliott's signature highway reflectors. More than 40 Northwest artists have contributed to the property over the years, transforming it into a joyful community art environment. Visitors are welcome to admire the artwork from the sidewalk, read the information kiosk, and sign the guest book—but please remember this is still a private home. If you visit after dark, the reflectors come alive in your headlights, creating an entirely different experience.

46.9926° N, 120.5475° W

Oddities & Roadside Attractions

Winlock Giant Egg

A quick stop not too far off of the Freeway. World's Largest Egg, depending on who you ask.

46.4923° N, 122.9370° W

Places of Meaning

Wildwood Chapel

This is one of the most magical spots I have been. It is cared for and worth the trip. Nestled beneath towering evergreens along Highway 20, Wildwood Chapel is a tiny, non-denominational chapel built in 1997 by local residents Rudy and Tootsy Clark. Seating just nine people, it's become a beloved roadside stop for quiet reflection, prayer, and even intimate weddings on the way to North Cascades National Park

48.5119° N, 121.4690° W

The Philosophy

“We travel not to see new landscapes, but to have new eyes.”

Found Washington is an invitation to slow down. To notice the rust on the bolt, the moss on the north side of the tombstone, and the story hidden behind the ‘No Trespassing’ sign. We curate the meaningful, the strange, and the overlooked.