The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest.

This bridge provides safe passage for squirrels.

A midcentury ranch house hides a literal treasure trove of unique rocks and minerals.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

Not-so-fearsome tiny trolls live under this wooden train trestle in Portland.

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

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

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

One of the largest cat sanctuaries in North America is considered a "Club Med" for felines.

This Wyoming town is fascinated by a particular mythical creature.

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

A tiny collection of traditional Japanese woodblock prints, open only when the owner feels like it.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

A remote candy-striped mountain in the Peruvian Andes straight out of the pages of Dr. Seuss.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

In the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere, celestial wonders marked a portal to a powerful route of travel at this site in Madrid, Spain.

Bacteria and algae give the salty water its bubblegum hue.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

One of the few places in Portugal where the Celtic ritual of wearing large wooden masks is still practiced.