Volcano, California
Black Chasm Cavern
Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.
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Volcano, California
Its dark depths conceal millions of rare, delicate crystal formations.
Vallecito, California
The cavern’s main chamber is so vast that the Statue of Liberty could reportedly fit inside it.
Big Trees, California
California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.
Burney, California
The flow from this waterfall sometimes comes out of springs below its rim.
Crater Lake, Oregon
The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.
La Pine, Oregon
Atop an active stratovolcano, two lakes separated by a narrow strip of land.
Bend, Oregon
The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
Terrebonne, Oregon
Spectacular volcanic cliffs along the Crooked River invite hiking, rock climbing, and photography.
Terrebonne, Oregon
The original span of a high bridge across the deep Crooked River Gorge has been preserved for pedestrian use.
Mehama, Oregon
Multiple waterfalls and several historic CCC buildings anchor this state park in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Corbett, Oregon
This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.
North Bonneville, Washington
Boats and fish both find their way through this massive hydroelectric structure.
Corbett, Oregon
A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
Arlington, Washington
Memorial commemorating the deadliest landslide in U.S. history.
Marblemount, Washington
This sci-fi gazebo located in a Washington power town is made from old bits of industrial electrical equipment.
Rockport, Washington
The illuminated falls are a gem in North Cascades National Park.
Oak Harbor, Washington
This historic bridge connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island across whirlpool-filled waters.
Forks, Washington
Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.
Forks, Washington
A surreal landscape where fanged rocks rise from the ground and the ocean feels like a great mystery.
La Push, Washington
Shoreline strewn with the remains of ghostly fallen trees.
Forks, Washington
This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.
Forks, Washington
This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.
Quinault, Washington
Standing 191 feet tall and measuring more than 55 feet in circumference, this is the world's tallest spruce tree.