Tillamook, Oregon
Tillamook Creamery
This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.
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Tillamook, Oregon
This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.
Depoe Bay, Oregon
The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.
Seattle, Washington
From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.
Forks, Washington
Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.
Fallon, Nevada
A tree bears footwear on the loneliest road in America.
Austin, Nevada
US-50 in Nevada is known as "the Loneliest Road in America," but this earlier iteration of the route is even lonelier.
Reno, Nevada
The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.
Reno, Nevada
This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.
Fallon, Nevada
This Old West eatery along America's Loneliest Road was originally a stop on the Pony Express.
Austin, Nevada
This railroad magnate's 19th century tower is more than a little bit out of place in the Nevada desert.
Baker, Nevada
This crumbling stump is all that remains of what was once thought to be the oldest living organism.
Austin, Nevada
Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.
Baker, Nevada
The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.
Hanksville, Utah
This roadside stop between Goblin Valley and the Henry Mountains is the perfect location to view some of the region's natural wonders.
Wendover, Utah
A quirky old tree covered in tokens, cans, and bottles of wishes.
Salt Lake City, Utah
This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.
Wendover, Utah
This former rail stop in Utah was abandoned, repopulated by some nostalgic friends, and now is home to a single DIY aviator who lives in a hangar.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Moab, Utah
This raised bulls-eye visible from space was the subject of an intense geologic controversy.
Wendover, Utah
A sculpture for the sun and stars, created by Nancy Holt.
Soda Springs, Idaho
Home to a timed geyser created by complete accident.
New Plymouth, Idaho
New Plymouth, Idaho is the only U-shaped town in the United States.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Tucked away on a scenic trail, a modest memorial honors one of the greatest writers of our time.
Boise, Idaho
The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.