The second largest waterfall by volume in the U.S., Willamette Falls is outdone only by Niagara in the amount of water that is pushed northward.

The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.

Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.

No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.

Hollowed out cedar log tubs set in an ancient towering forest.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

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

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

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

In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.

This titanic java kettle is one of the many kitschy landmarks located along America's OTHER famous highway.

A gregarious Ohio resident has been building his whimsical temple to peace for decades.

Standing guard on top of an old, vacant ice cream shop.

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.

The grave of Mary Nasson is shrouded by witchy legends.

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

In the heart of Brigham Young's promised land sits a festering plot of industrial ruin that has been claimed by society's outcasts.

This lonely gas station has stood at this location since 1917.

This roadside stop between Goblin Valley is the perfect location to view some of the region's natural wonders.

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

A 90-foot-tall psychedelic "tree" on the side of the highway has baffled passersby for decades.