The shortest river in America flows for just 201 feet.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

A vertically floating hemlock controls the waves and weather at Crater Lake.

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

The first high-tech company in the valley that actually worked with silicon devices.

This unique library spans a mighty river.

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

This medieval village/restaurant perpetually celebrates the year 1376.

This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.

A tiny plaque hidden miles into the Washington wilderness is all that remains to honor a shipwreck that left 18 people dead.

One man's eclectic collection of treasures found at sea.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

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

Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.

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

This family mausoleum is steeped in symbolism and looks more like a fantasy location than a grave.

Orcas on display and in the water.

The building features one of the last remaining free-floating spiral grand staircases in the U.S.

City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.

An electrifying collection of gadgets and literature from the 16th through 20th centuries.

A rare tour of a commercial jet assembly plant, held inside one of the largest buildings in the world.

A small town market proudly displays numerous taxidermied animals along its walls.

This sci-fi gazebo located in a Washington power town is made from old bits of industrial electrical equipment.

One of the only cooperatively owned bars in the nation wears its eclectic history on its walls.