Exterior of Cascade Kropz



The next stop on our tour was a state named after one of America’s greatest hemp enthusiasts - George Washington. Washington is incredibly beautiful. It has lush forests, sandy coastlines, dramatic mountains, and an abundance of blackberries everywhere. Try not to miss the opportunity to spend some time out in the forest. If the outdoors is not your thing, the cities will not disappoint as they have something for everyone. Just like the state itself, the cannabis is excellent and well worth the trip.

The first town we stopped in was Kelso. The hotel we stayed at made us sign an agreement that we would not smoke marijuana on the premises, which would have been cooler if they didn’t. Nevertheless, we had a great time. We went to The Freedom Market for our first WA purchase experience. Immediately you see the difference in sealed packaging. It plays with your mind at first like, “How am I going to smell the dank if it’s sealed?” but you quickly get used to it. Most of the cannabis in Washington we experienced was absolutely top notch. The store was well stocked and the staff very friendly. This is an excellent place to pop in especially if it is your first time purchasing in Washington.

After Kelso was Seattle. Seattle was a highlight on our trip. Be sure to take your time and really enjoy all that it has to offer. We visited Herban Legends near the Seattle waterfront. This shop has a parking lot right out in front making the visit very easy. When we first walked in it felt like a candy store with brightly packaged goodies everywhere. The budtenders were very helpful and got us hooked up with some great products.

Paraphernalia store in front of Cascade Kropz



Further up north we checked out Cascade Kropz. This was a cool shop with an inconspicuous location. The interior had brightly colored handwritten and very busy menus that are a little intimidating at first. An added bonus if you are looking for paraphernalia is the head shop that is roadside in front of it.



Popcorn nugs may not look photogenic but are still excellently dank!



Cannabis stores are everywhere and many times in very convenient locations like next to gas stations. Cannarex was one such shop. They had a sweet deal on grams of Blue Dream popcorn nugs for $6! These were top shelf quality flowers for below bottom shelf prices and well worth the try. Another gas station spot we popped into was The Joint. This was at a gas station right off of the I-5 in Burlington on your way to the border, a location we are sure generates a lot of business.

Trove in Bellingham deserves an honorable mention. It is a great business all around with something to fit anyone’s taste. The store itself is very modern looking and has a relaxed atmosphere. Although there were a few more shops on our trip, we feel that these give a good range of what to expect when trying out Washington cannabis.



Now this may be a tip for the more adventurous but it is well worth mentioning. We were told the locals call it “Easter Egg Hunting”. Here’s how to do it: go to the Custer Rest Area on the I-5 North just before the Canadian border and look around for weed. The idea is that most people who are about to cross an international border don’t want to do anything that may jeopardize their trip so they stash their legally purchased Washington cannabis. Stoners hate the idea of wasting weed, so they place it in the shrubs around the rest area for others to find. Much of it is completely sealed and unopened. On the weekends they have a free coffee program. With one quick pit stop you can get free cannabis, coffee, cookies, and fresh wild blackberries. It’s amazing how you can always find the necessities in Washington, even if you have to get a little creative. Washington is the definition of abundance.

