Oregon/ Washington

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

Train debris from the deadliest avalanche in United States history can still be found in the ravine where so many perished.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

Shoreline strewn with the remains of ghostly fallen trees.

The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.

This lake in the Cascades lives up to its name, disappearing down a hole every spring.

Hollowed out cedar log tubs set in an ancient towering forest.

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

Remember that scene in the Matrix, when Neo is in the big white room with all the weapons flying by? Well, this is what it would look like if he had wanted trees instead of guns.

A stunning landscape of bunkers that once stored chemical weapons.

This scenic gorge is named after one of the most famous Bigfoot attacks in pseudohistory.

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

This medieval village/restaurant perpetually celebrates the year 1376.

A volcanic fissure over two miles long and up to 70 feet deep.

Massive crater in central Oregon.

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