The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

Where Nor'easters go to die.

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

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

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

The magic's in the hole!

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

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

The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.

An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.

This super-sized skillet is a replica of a usable giant pan where a woman once skated on bacon.

The world's largest egg has been cracked a number of times over the years but has been repeatedly replaced.

Site of the greatest known waterfall that ever existed.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

The tale of a strong-willed woman who stood her ground when the commercial world came rumbling in.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

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

This metallic stampede sits frozen on a Washington ridge yet the artist's vision is still incomplete.

An exercise in patience and imagination, where Mother Earth turned common stuff into precious hidden treasures.

An outsider art duo's yard has been turned into a whimsical public gallery.

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

The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.