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Quirky Attraction: The Seattle Gum Wall

By Scott ShetlerQuirky, Seattle, USA, Washington

Welcome to one of Seattle’s grossest but most popular tourist destinations, the Gum Wall.

The Quirky & Unusual Foods I Ate in 2017

By Scott ShetlerCalgary, Canada, Iceland, Mexico, Mexico City, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Reykjavik, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Seattle, USA, Washington

The list of unusual foods I ate in 2017 includes fried grasshoppers, fermented shark, maple syrup pizza, and churro ice cream sandwiches.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Road trip through Canadian prairies and national parks!

By Scott ShetlerAlberta, Banff National Park, Calgary, Canada, Edmonton, Glacier National Park, Idaho, Isle Royale National Park, Jasper National Park, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Voyageurs National Park, Washington, Winnipeg

I spent the past two months seeing tons of wildlife while visiting seven national parks, six states, and four provinces.

Quirky Attraction: Jimi Hendrix Statue in Seattle

By Scott Shetlerfeatured, Seattle, Washington

Seattle native and guitar god Jimi Hendrix is honored with a bronze statue in Seattle.

Seeing Mt. Rainier in person

By Scott Shetlerfeatured, Washington

I’ve seen Mt. Rainier twice and was awestruck both times.

Previewing the zany Seattle Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade

By Scott Shetlerfeatured, Seattle, Washington

The Seattle Solstice Parade and Fremont Fair and a giant excuse for wacky costumes and goofy behavior.

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Five cool urban hipster attractions

By Scott ShetlerAustin, featured, Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Texas, USA, Washington

You can get bacon on your donuts, view unusual pop art or drink beer while watching the latest movie releases at some of the best urban hipster attractions in the U.S.