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A small Oregon museum is filled with a robust history.

This lava tube cave was once a Cold War fallout shelter.

Spectacular volcanic cliffs along the Crooked River invite hiking, rock climbing, and photography.

Dozens of whimsical bear statues "hibernate" here during the winter months.

This coastal rock formation resembles a churning cauldron at high tide.

Members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs still net migrating salmon in the traditional way at this cataract on the Deschutes River.

An attractive free-plunge waterfall outside Bend in the Deschutes National Forest.

Along the Outback Scenic Byway, adjacent to hot springs, this human-made geothermal feature takes unexplained breaks.

With a crest near 10,000 feet, this treeless fault-block mountain in eastern Oregon provides stunning views and spectacular glacial landforms.

Multiple waterfalls and several historic CCC buildings anchor this state park in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

These natural hot springs form four-tiered soaking pools with temperatures ranging from 85 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

A brief journey through early 19th-century pioneer life across Linn County.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

Approximately 50,000 gallons of water gush from these springs, creating the Metolius River.

Founded by Cliff Barackman of 'Finding Bigfoot' fame, this museum is dedicated to the study of North America's unacknowledged hairy woodland hominids.

The last water-powered mill in Oregon is open daily for free tours and has a surprising history.

A ghost town in a remote corner of Oregon hosts a touching tribute to Sacagawea’s son.

A small, fascinating fire museum hidden in plain sight in an administrative building.

Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.

Hundreds of painted rocks dazzle this small beach where adding your own is encouraged.

At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.

An old World War II hangar holds 20 vintage aircraft and the rare opportunity to take a ride in a 1940s warbird.

Eat like a "buckaroo" at this remote restaurant.

A statue of the owner stands outside of this museum, once the most popular brothel in town.