Olympia, Washington
Washington Capitol State Reception Room
In addition to what was once the world’s largest single-loom carpet, this charming space contains a pair of unique flags in American history.
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Olympia, Washington
In addition to what was once the world’s largest single-loom carpet, this charming space contains a pair of unique flags in American history.
Neah Bay, Washington
At the most northwestern point of the contiguous United States lies a trail leading through an ancient forest to stunning cliff-side vistas and massive oceanside caves.
Oak Harbor, Washington
This historic bridge connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island across whirlpool-filled waters.
Anacortes, Washington
On the edge of this small Washington Park, a piece of the Earth's mantle has come to the surface.
Monroe, Washington
The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.
Bellingham, Washington
Take a selfie with one of the area’s founding fathers.
Bellingham, Washington
Stones speckled along Harris Avenue reveal hidden nuggets of the past.
Bellingham, Washington
Like your grandma's attic—if your grandma were a little weirder, extremely well-traveled, and had a great eye for art.
Crater Lake, Oregon
The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.
Crater Lake, Oregon
A vertically floating hemlock controls the waves and weather at Crater Lake.
Antelope, Oregon
Post office plaque commemorates local resistance to a cult invasion.
La Grande, Oregon
A haunted hot springs hotel that went from healing retreat to asylum before it was restored.
Jordan Valley, Oregon
A ghost town in a remote corner of Oregon hosts a touching tribute to Sacagawea’s son.
Mono County, California
This naturally heated mountainous creek has created a group of neon blue pools of potentially deadly boiling water.
Inyo County, California
The tragedy of the Japanese internment camps is remembered here by a stark "Soul Consoling Tower."
Pioneertown, California
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.
Twentynine Palms, California
An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you.
Amboy, California
The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.
Mountain Pass, California
The only mine for rare earth elements in the United States has been intermittently active since the 1950s.
Baker, California
This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.
Habib, Oman
An abandoned mountain village in Habib surrounded by walnut, apricot, and pomegranate trees.
Muscat, Oman
This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.
Astana, Kazakhstan
A theater with world-class acoustics, neo-Classical architecture and Kazakh ornaments.
Astana, Kazakhstan
An entertainment center in a huge transparent tent.