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33 Washington State Facts (Things to Know, By a Local)

Updated July 10, 2025
Chelsea Booker
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Did you know Washington State has laws protecting Bigfoot, and it had a fake city during World War II?  Collecting all sorts of fun Washington State facts not only gives me an advantage at trivia, but it also makes me appreciate my home state more. I’m a local who created this fun article full of facts for history buffs, trivia enthusiasts, or anyone planning a trip to try out Washington’s best activities. Let’s get into it!

33 Facts about Washington State 1. You’ll Face Fines and Jail Time If You Kill Sasquatch

Don’t even think about harming Washington’s favorite cryptid! In 1969, Skamania County passed a law making it illegal to kill Bigfoot. At the time, Sasquatch hunters and believers were hanging around the county with firearms ...

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Chelsea Booker is a Seattle-based freelance writer and storyteller who loves discovering places that stimulate her imagination. Her adventures around the Pacific Northwest have inspired her to show others just how much there is to explore in their own backyards. She writes about more of what she loves - creativity, personal development, and joyful living - on her lifestyle blog, Chelsea Figures It Out.