This large artificial waterfall in Washington state was merely an incidental byproduct of a technological megaproject.

A diorama lover's dream world.

Hundreds of handmade critters fill this tiny window gallery in the heart of Portland's Alberta Arts District.

Portland had a unique approach to Cold War-era protections.

A tiny art gallery in Sunnyside helps keep Portland weird.

A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.

Beyond being incredibly fun, not much can be said about the Hole with certitude.

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

A mile-long audio-guided walking tour preserves an iconic era of Portland soul music.

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

Hidden in Portland’s West Hills, a 170-year-old marker literally stakes out the Pacific Northwest.

Stop by to view a fleet of handmade kayaks, all modeled on traditional Arctic hunting vessels.

A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.

The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

A simple statue outside a California Amtrak station honors the overlooked contributions of the "silent spikes."

A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.

A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

A tribute to long time Venice Beach resident, artist and actor Dennis Hopper.

A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

Anza led the first Spanish settlers from Mexico to Monterey, California in the 1770s.

Murder, searching for gold, and being cut in half—the memorial statue of Daniel O. McCarthy and the Pioneers of '49