Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

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

The largest wooden building in the world now houses a fascinating collection of aircraft.

Home to the only outdoor municipal elevator in the United States.

This charmingly homemade amusement park has been growing for 40 years.

An institution that preserves the history of institutionalization.

Home of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose.

World's largest porcine hairball sits in a collection maintained by Benedictine monks.

The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.

A volcanic landmark located on an Ice age lake bed.

Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.

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

This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers.

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.

Hunting trophies decorate Oregon's most unique bar-restaurant.

World's only nuclear reactor operated by liberal arts undergraduates.

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

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

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

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

A short hike into the mountainside forest reveals a decaying 1890s town.

Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels scores of people have died on its slopes.