A little piece of the Shire is hidden behind a plant nursery in Port Orchard, Washington.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

Home to the only outdoor municipal elevator in the United States.

These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.

This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.

A high point in Vancouver kitsch.

Fossils, railroads, and waterfalls!

With well over 130 falls and cascades to brag about, Hamilton, Ontario has earned its stripes as the waterfall capital of the world.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

Railways may have forged this quintet of lovely tunnels, but now they are open to hikers.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

A National Historic Landmark with a scenic clock tower and park filled with deer and peacocks, plus a military museum.

Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.

A sprawling collection of over 106,000 toys from around the world.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.