The strange phenomenon causing gravity to "work backwards" on this hill has been blamed on the paranormal.

The illuminated falls are a gem in North Cascades National Park.

The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.

Essence of hound's tongue and tincture of bloodroot are just the tip of the herbalist iceberg at this beautiful, impressively-stocked apothecary.

Peruse rare tomes like poetry bound in pearls or books with branches and berries growing out of their spines.

This edible park is open to any and all foragers.

A beautiful final resting place for some of the noteworthy deceased.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

An obscure waterfall that looks like something out of a fantasy novel.

A short hike into the mountainside forest reveals a decaying 1890s town.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

A colorful architectural gem in Seattle's uniquely modern Central Library.

Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.

Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.

A whimsical village of unique treehouses resides in a Washington forest.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

The longest continuous lava tube in the continental U.S. offers 2.5 miles of dark explorations for the adventurous.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.