Places Riki Wants to Go

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

A mud volcano in Indonesia spews out 50,000 cubic meters of mud every day.

One of the largest bamboo bridges in Asia, located right next to a bamboo school.

The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."

These machines have been collecting dust for decades.

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

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

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

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

Get your cosplay on at Milwaukie’s only Medieval fantasy-themed mead hall.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

This Portland shop is brimming with natural wonders, local art, and handmade goods fashioned from recycled materials.

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

This solo operation offers the world's only whey wines in flavors such as chocolate-orange.

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

The park preserves a single, rare species of carnivorous plant that spells doom for unsuspecting insects.

This natural marble cave is one of only five national monuments in Oregon.

The trunks of 3,000 year-old trees lurk beneath the surface of this crystal clear lake in Oregon.

A vertically floating hemlock controls the waves and weather at Crater Lake.