Portland, Oregon
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.
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Portland, Oregon
Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.
Tillamook, Oregon
This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.
Troutdale, Oregon
This old-fashioned roadhouse's quirky neon sign is as famous as its enormous dumplings.
Cave Junction, Oregon
This natural marble cave is one of only five national monuments in Oregon.
Portland, Oregon
10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.
Silverton, Oregon
The only house in Oregon designed by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Diamond, Oregon
The unique circular corral belonging to the “Cattle King” of Oregon.
McMinnville, Oregon
The wooden airship was the largest flying boat ever built.
Hillsboro, Oregon
A midcentury ranch house hides a literal treasure trove of unique rocks and minerals.
Portland, Oregon
Tiny horses tethered to antique rings are scattered around the city.
Kamakura, Japan
A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.
Himeji, Japan
Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.
Kyoto, Japan
1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.
Nara, Japan
This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.
Yachats, Oregon
There's something big lurking beneath the surface of this tiny Oregon park.
Portland, Oregon
Tens of thousands of tiny birds swarm into one school chimney every fall.
Portland, Oregon
The World's First 24 Hour Coin-Operated Art Gallery!! Plastic, Styrofoam, and Elvis--If you can't get rid of it, you might as well worship it!!
Marion, Ohio
Featuring one of the most complete and original collections of Presidential memorabilia, this is the site of the last front porch presidential campaigns.
Marion, Ohio
This presidential tomb was not dedicated until years after Harding's death due to personal controversy.
Waimea, Hawaii
This Hawaiian cattle ranch acts as a museum devoted to the island cowboys that predate the wild west.
Kealakekua, Hawaii
A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end.
Lahaina, Hawaii
Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.
Captain Cook, Hawaii
These ancient sacred grounds granted amnesty to those who managed to reach them.
Pepeekeo, Hawaii
These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.