On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

Fifty years after a “blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds,” this idyllic natural area commemorates the carnage.

This natural marble cave is one of only five national monuments in Oregon.

According to legend, this rock represents a young girl trapped by an evil ocean spirit.

An art gallery home to a plethora of art from local artists who can often be seen hard at work.

This historic steamboat is scuttled just a few hundred feet from where it was built over a hundred years ago.

Old submarine parts have been converted into faux whale fins.

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

Definitely not a clown bar.

Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

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

A tribute to a unique bike race that takes place every year.

This public art piece proves that in Portland even reporting the weather is a thing of whimsy.

Tiny horses tethered to antique rings are scattered around the city.

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

An abandoned World War II bunker is part of a chain that runs throughout Washington.

At the most northwestern point of the contiguous United States lies a trail leading through an ancient forest to stunning cliff-side vistas and massive oceanside caves.

Sleep beneath the big screen at this old-school movie theater.

This 18-foot-tall public art installation is another of sculptor Thomas Dambo's trolls.

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.

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