Abandoned Washington State

Abandoned Washington State presents a fascinating glimpse into history, through captivating photographs of places now abandoned. Each photograph has a story behind it, and it is through these thought-provoking stories and first-hand accounts that one can find a human connection to the people that once lived, worked, and in some cases died at the places revealed in this book. The diversity of what has been abandoned in Washington State is truly amazing, from old trucks and steam locomotives consumed by rust to multi-billion-dollar government and military projects. Within these pages, an adventure awaits, for many of the locations explored in Abandoned Washington State are unknown even to life-long residents.

Howard Frisk has a fervent passion for capturing the natural beauty of Washington State, as well as the abandoned farmhouses, barns, and other relics of the state's pioneering days. Howard's photographs have been published in numerous regional travel guides, books, calendars, and web sites. His work has also been displayed in juried photography exhibitions and art galleries in his hometown of Puyallup, Washington.