Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) owns or manages nearly a million acres of land divided into 33 designated Wildlife Areas across the state. Watching wildlife is an increasingly popular pursuit for residents and tourists. Wildlife viewing is a pastime that can be enjoyed in any season, in any … [Read more...] about Where to watch wildlife in Washington State (free!)
Free small airplane rides for adults and kids
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is a passionate community of more than 200,000 aviators. "Experimental" is what the Federal Aviation Administration calls planes built by individuals rather than in factories. It's their mission to grow participation in aviation. Whatever your interests or aviation goals, EAA can … [Read more...] about Free small airplane rides for adults and kids
Free guided hikes with the Issaquah Alps Trails Club
Issaquah Alps Trail Club (IATC) mission is to be a voice for protection of the open spaces, trails, and quality of life and to act as custodian of the trails and the lush, open, tree-covered mountaintops known as the Issaquah Alps. About Issaquah Trail Club The Issaquah Alps Trails Club (IATC) has always been more … [Read more...] about Free guided hikes with the Issaquah Alps Trails Club
Free (and cheap) cooking classes and food tours
Listed below are free cooking classes and food tours in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. While there are plenty of places in Seattle where you can find cooking classes and food tours costing $80 and much more, here we focus on fun food-themed events that are free or cheap (half the cost of regular prices), … [Read more...] about Free (and cheap) cooking classes and food tours
Free apps and online maps for walking tours of Seattle
Seattle is known as a city of neighborhoods - in fact, more than 100 of them. Listed below are free maps, itineraries, and other resources for enjoying self-guided walking tours around the city. The information includes a variety of downloadable maps, online tools, smartphone apps, and printable walking tours … [Read more...] about Free apps and online maps for walking tours of Seattle
KING 5’s Jake Whittenberg teams up with GSOTC
KING 5's Jake Whittenberg met with me for a brief rundown of some fun things to do around Seattle that are FREE. Of course, that's what we do at GreaterSeattleontheCheap.com. We're all about having fun and enjoying life in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region, especially things to do that help you keep more of … [Read more...] about KING 5’s Jake Whittenberg teams up with GSOTC
WSDOT Milepost 31 closes in Seattle Pioneer Square
Milepost 31 closed on November 25, 2017. Its exhibits have been preserved in a virtual library: http://www.milepost31.com. Milepost 31 was an award-winning information center in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. Between 2011 and 2017 it welcomed almost 80,000 visitors from nearly 80 countries to the … [Read more...] about WSDOT Milepost 31 closes in Seattle Pioneer Square
Seattle Public Library breaks world record for longest book domino chain
Seattle Public Library (SPL) launched their 2013 summer reading program by breaking the world record for the longest book domino chain. The previous record of a 1,000-book domino chain was set by an organization called Responsible Fishing in the United Kingdom in 2011. For the record-breaking event, Amy Twito, … [Read more...] about Seattle Public Library breaks world record for longest book domino chain
Seattle Alaskan Way Viaduct Demolition Time Lapse of the South Mile
Enjoy this historical 3-minute video showing a five-day time lapse of the demolition of the south mile of the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle. The demolition of the south mile of the Alaskan Way Viaduct by Rhine Demolition occurred in the fall of 2011. A photo was taken every 2 to 3 minutes from the 13th floor … [Read more...] about Seattle Alaskan Way Viaduct Demolition Time Lapse of the South Mile
We Love It In Seattle video is a free, fun, nostalgic look at Seattle’s past
In the early 90's 93.3 KUBE put together the video We Love It In Seattle highlighting significant people and events in Seattle's history over the past 50+ years (Boeing, Boreson, D.B., Oly Beer, Bruce Lee, Bardahl, Brakeman Bill, Bundy, Bill G...to name a few). It's fun and it's free! The song is set to the tune of "We … [Read more...] about We Love It In Seattle video is a free, fun, nostalgic look at Seattle’s past
Watch YouTube time lapse renovation of UW Husky stadium
Watch this fascinating YouTube video from OxBlue camera systems that chronicles the evolution of the Husky Stadium Construction at the University of Washington (UW) from 2011-2013. The video was published November 2012 of the not-yet-completed stadium. The stadium was completed the following year and dedicated on … [Read more...] about Watch YouTube time lapse renovation of UW Husky stadium
Rainier Beer returns historic R to Seattle Skyline
In 2013, Seattle celebrated the permanent return of the nostalgic Rainier 'R' atop the Old Rainier Brewery building in the city's southern Industrial District. Once a thriving brewery, The Old Rainier Brewery is now a Historic Landmark building located in the heart of the SODO district (South Of DOwntown Seattle). … [Read more...] about Rainier Beer returns historic R to Seattle Skyline
