Lake Los Angeles, California
Lake Los Angeles
A dry lake is what remains of a community founded on a real estate scam.
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Lake Los Angeles, California
A dry lake is what remains of a community founded on a real estate scam.
Palm Springs, California
An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
San Bernardino, California
This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.
Vacaville, California
A huge collection of rocks, gems, and crystals.
Rosamond, California
Exotic feline breeding compound and conservation center.
Lancaster, California
Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.
Coalinga, California
A dwindling menagerie of anthropomorphic oil derrick animals still dot the barren California landscape.
Sebastopol, California
Nursery with extensive collection of flesh-eating plants operated by the author of "The Savage Garden."
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Yachats, Oregon
On the Oregon coast is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.
Tillamook, Oregon
This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.
Seaside, Oregon
Where Nor'easters go to die.
Long Beach, Washington
Home of Jake the Alligator Man, the mummified remains of a cigar smoking, cross-dressing celebrity of the Northwestern coast.
Astoria, Oregon
This graveyard is the eternal home of many brave pioneers who settled the Great Northwest.
Astoria, Oregon
A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.
Longview, Washington
This bridge provides safe passage for squirrels.
Vancouver, Washington
The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest.
Portland, Oregon
A sculpture of a salmon swimming through a brick building.
Portland, Oregon
The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.
Portland, Oregon
The magic's in the hole!
Eugene, Oregon
A memorial for the mustachioed record-setting runner.
Rio Vista, California
Over 300 taxidermied animals in a Californian restaurant make for a taxidermist's dream and an animal lover's nightmare.