Places wboiles00 Wants to Go

The largest self-built castle in the U.S., six decades in the making.

A rugged lava field dotted with molds of the ancient pines that were growing when the volcano erupted.

Atop an active stratovolcano, two lakes separated by a narrow strip of land.

The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

The original span of a high bridge across the deep Crooked River Gorge has been preserved for pedestrian use.

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

Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.

A sprawling cave network created by a lone lava tube.

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

An abandoned boat that's been stranded mysteriously for decades.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

At 216 feet in length, this ornamental allium string is a feat to behold.

Home to the "Circus" trees created by Axel Erlandson.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.

For almost 100 years, this site of peace and spirituality has existed on the California coast.

One poet's handmade, anachronistic home.

The oldest continuously operating church in California.

This eagle-topped spire remembers the military commander who snatched up California for the United States.

The oldest lighthouse on America's west coast no longer needs keepers, yet they maintain the site anyhow.

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."