Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

The original span of a high bridge across the deep Crooked River Gorge has been preserved for pedestrian use.

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

A sprawling cave network created by a lone lava tube.

Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.

The world's last remaining store of its kind.

Legendary DIY skatepark where Portland’s best skaters and curious onlookers gather daily.

Featuring a casually threatening atmosphere along with dessert and coffee to die for.

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

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

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

Not-so-fearsome tiny trolls live under this wooden train trestle in Portland.

This alpine statue of Jesus in Silverton is said to protect both miners and local economies.

Here lies Lilly E. Gray, an alleged "victim of the beast," but the reason long remained a mystery.

A hidden garden of stones engraved with scriptures, a Joseph Smith Sphinx, all carved by one man.

This mural changes every few years.

This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

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

Boats and fish both find their way through this massive hydroelectric structure.

An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.

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

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