Places Stradius Wants to Go

Oregon's only closed-basin hypersaline lake, an important stopover for migrating waterfowl, is in danger of drying up completely.

This spectacular fault escarpment, a popular hang-glider launch point, extends some 30 miles long and towers about 2,500 feet over the valley floors to the west.

In eastern Oregon, two mineral hot springs sit along the Malheur River in a fairly desolate area where peace and quiet are abound.

A small Oregon museum is filled with a robust history.

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

Dozens of whimsical bear statues "hibernate" here during the winter months.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

An art gallery home to a plethora of art from local artists who can often be seen hard at work.

Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.

During its heyday, 72 one-ton buckets from this dredge bore into the Powder River excavating vast gold deposits.

With a crest near 10,000 feet, this treeless fault-block mountain in eastern Oregon provides stunning views and spectacular glacial landforms.

Approximately 50,000 gallons of water gush from these springs, creating the Metolius River.

A brief journey through early 19th-century pioneer life across Linn County.

A ghost town in a remote corner of Oregon hosts a touching tribute to Sacagawea’s son.

A small, fascinating fire museum hidden in plain sight in an administrative building.

A 36-ton remnant of the last Ice Age now resides amid picturesque vineyards.

Eat like a "buckaroo" at this remote restaurant.

Hidden in Portland’s West Hills, a 170-year-old marker literally stakes out the Pacific Northwest.

An old World War II hangar holds 20 vintage aircraft and the rare opportunity to take a ride in a 1940s warbird.

A statue of the owner stands outside of this museum, once the most popular brothel in town.

The victims of a free-floating Japanese bombing during WWII are remembered by this stone monument.

A Victorian-style home known as the “Castle on the Hill.”

This hotel has hardly changed in over a century, like a time capsule of old Oregon.

A public fountain that spouts "health water" from a nearby spring.