Portland, Oregon
Portland's Windows of Wonders
Hundreds of handmade critters fill this tiny window gallery in the heart of Portland's Alberta Arts District.
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Portland, Oregon
Hundreds of handmade critters fill this tiny window gallery in the heart of Portland's Alberta Arts District.
Portland, Oregon
Is this the most Portland place ever?
Ridgefield, Washington
The largest non-native tree in Washington
Toledo, Washington
These memorials built by an eccentric bachelor on the side of Interstate 5 cause both wonder and traffic accidents.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
Portland, Oregon
On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.
Wallace, Idaho
After this former brothel closed, its interior remained almost frozen in time.
Shoshone, Idaho
This underground cave located in the most barren reaches of Idaho is filled with ice year-round.
Seaside, Oregon
This small, rural pioneer cemetery is full of interesting grave markers.
South Bend, Washington
A giant sculpture dedicated to a staple of South Bend food culture.
Portland, Oregon
At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.
Singapore
Watch butterflies take flight before you fly.
Kimberly, Idaho
These falls, sometimes called the "Niagara of the West," still put on a good show at the right time of year.
Anchorage, Alaska
While not recognized by Guinness, this chocolate waterfall is likely to be the world's largest.
Pocatello, Idaho
A museum dedicated to the history and art of staying clean.
Blackfoot, Idaho
This museum glorifies the humble potato.
Arco, Idaho
Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.
Brisbane, Australia
A colorful sculpture of an Australian symbol patrols an otherwise ordinary traffic island.
Brisbane, Australia
The sculpture shows a water rat turning the world upside-down, landing an elephant on its head.
Diwan, Australia
Australia's largest collection of rare and bizarre insects.
Portland, Oregon
Tiny horses tethered to antique rings are scattered around the city.
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.
Florence, Oregon
Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.
Bend, Oregon
The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.