Places luketheauthor Wants to Go

At the base of Steens Mountain resides an otherworldly desert.

Definitely not a clown bar.

Outside this souvenir shop is a statue of Bigfoot composed of volcanic ash, and plenty more to see inside.

This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

In the depths of the Everglades, one man has dedicated his life to studying the elusive Skunk Ape.

A museum dedicated to the mysterious cryptid.

This gorgeous beach hides behind two headlands in Oregon's Ecola State Park.

The world's last remaining store of its kind.

A chance to sleep among the firs and pines of the Oregon forest.

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

This abandoned boat sits on a nude beach, is shaped like a UFO, and is covered in graffiti.

100-year-old shipwreck you can walk up to at low tide.

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.

The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.

Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.

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

A glimpse into the "Logging Capital of the World" at a time when there was far more forest and far less machinery.

Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.

This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.

A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.

Inside this curiosity shop, visitors can peruse the clown collection or purchase a molar from the mouth of Bigfoot.

The century-old remains of an abandoned farm town in eastern Washington.