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Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.

This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.

Hollowed out cedar log tubs set in an ancient towering forest.

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

On the Oregon coast is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

Outside this souvenir shop is a statue of Bigfoot composed of volcanic ash, and plenty more to see inside.

This sculpture forces visitors to confront their relationship with space.

Overlooking Puget Sound sits a garden with a Buddhist prayer wheel and an elaborate labyrinth.

A glimpse into the "Logging Capital of the World" at a time when there was far more forest and far less machinery.

A giant sculpture dedicated to a staple of South Bend food culture.

People come from across the globe to swim in this lake believed to have healing properties.

This sci-fi gazebo located in a Washington power town is made from old bits of industrial electrical equipment.

Sweet or salty, super hot or mixed into beer, this is the holy land for all things licorice.

A giant milk bottle from the 1930s beckons drivers to this diner.

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

An annual celebration of the infamous, unsolved skyjacking.

The small town of Poulsbo in Washington state is the next best thing to the Kingdom of Norway.

Every summer West Seattle experiences a housing bloom.

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

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

Orcas on display and in the water.

This 22-acre botanical garden is home to the largest collection of rhododendrons in the world.