Giant Cedar Stump, Roadside tree stump attraction in Snohomish County, United States.

The Giant Cedar Stump is the remaining base of an old-growth western redcedar (Thuja plicata), set out as a roadside attraction in Snohomish County, Washington. The massive stump is what is left of the ancient tree.

A fire destroyed the base of this thousand-year-old tree in 1893, killing it and ending its long life. The stump later became a roadside tourist attraction that has drawn visitors for over a century.

The stump's fame grew in 1939 when Crown Prince Olav and Princess Märtha of Norway drove through it on their way to Stanwood, where a memorial to Washington's first Norwegian settlers was being dedicated. The passage of Norwegian royalty tied the roadside curiosity to the region's Scandinavian immigrant story.

The stump stands at the Smokey Point rest area off Interstate 5 at exit 207, north of Marysville. Drivers can pull in directly from the highway, and the rest area provides parking, restrooms and picnic tables. The stump is displayed outdoors, so it can be viewed at any hour.

The stump has been relocated multiple times, moving from its original spot in the forest to different highway locations before settling at its current rest area home. This journey reflects how the region transformed from wilderness to a modern highway corridor.