It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

This blowhole is supposedly caused by a trapped monster.

This narrow coastline trail through the dense Kauai wilderness is among the most beautiful and dangerous in the world.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

The mayor made the declaration in 2004.

A take-out restaurant that only serves cuisine from countries with which the United States is in conflict.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

Seattle’s Whimsical Mural Master.

This playground sculpture of an icon from the past is dedicated to the children of the future.

This metallic stampede sits frozen on a Washington ridge yet the artist's vision is still incomplete.

The small town of Poulsbo in Washington state is the next best thing to the Kingdom of Norway.

Perhaps the world's only gas station inspired by a political scandal.

An exercise in patience and imagination, where Mother Earth turned common stuff into precious hidden treasures.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

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

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

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.

This museum glorifies the humble potato.

The last physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark trail is one of their autographs etched into this giant rock.

The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.