Places alaskanmoss Wants to Go

The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

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

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.

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

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

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

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

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

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

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

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

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

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

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

A community gathering space that inspires outdoor adventure.

This independent library is rooted in community service and lifelong learning.

A nearly 200-year-old Catholic mission built to serve the native people of Idaho.

This hulking rock formation balances on a pedestal that is 3 feet by 17 inches.

An old greyhound bus station that's been converted into a movie theater and bar, celebrating cult-classic movies and acting as a hub for Idaho-based independent film production.

Ride a gondola up to this historic mountainside eatery.

The "Grand Canyon of Southwestern Idaho" makes a spectacular gash across the flat Snake River plain.

Experience the wonders of a pristine night sky in this landscape free from light pollution.