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

A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.

Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.

Is this the most Portland place ever?

An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.

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

This Portland shop is brimming with natural wonders, local art, and handmade goods fashioned from recycled materials.

The magic's in the hole!

Featuring a casually threatening atmosphere along with dessert and coffee to die for.

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 land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

A clear blue swimming hole with hidden caves, still unexplored.

The old Route 66 town straddling Texas and New Mexico died along with the Main Street of America.

Where animatronic singing fish go to retire.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.

A breathtaking array of ancient Pueblo structures and artifacts counterintuitively preserved by neglect.

Colorado's only true geyser is hidden within the San Juan National Forest.

An eclectic collection of artifacts from the Wild West is preserved in a remote fictional pioneer town.

A time-capsule monument reminding future generations of the importance of efficient and effective use of natural resources.

The top of a giant mesa, just outside of Amarillo, appears to float in the sky above.

These half-buried combine harvesters just off Route 66 are an homage to the Cadillac Ranch.

This museum celebrating the almighty dollar lets visitors literally stand in the shadow of a million bucks.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.