The first declared National Monument in the United States.

Rushing water plunges over a 100-foot drop created by an ancient lava flow at this majestic waterfall.

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

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

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

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

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

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

Site of the graveyard vine believed to be a curse on a family from the 1800s.

Memorial of the Salem witchcraft hysteria in the town of Danvers, where it all began.

Like stepping into a spooky fairy-tale, this shop carries the dark ideas of artists and other makers.

The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.

This home is steeped in history from, George Washington to George Corwin, High Sheriff during the Salem Witch Trials.

Designed as a place for patients to take in the scenery, this tower has a dark history.

A once grand hotel is being retaken by the wilderness it once capitalized on.

William Faulkner kept his beloved estate wild and untamed.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.

Once an ambitious nature spa, these forest ruins now provide a serene monument to failure.

European castle ruins in an American state park are actually the product of death and grief.

This museum in the woods evokes the work and lives of Michigan's 19-century lumberjacks.