Places m0118 Wants to Go

No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.

This lake in the Cascades lives up to its name, disappearing down a hole every spring.

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

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

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

This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.

A colorful architectural gem in Seattle’s uniquely modern Central Library.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

The illuminated falls are a gem in North Cascades National Park.

A legal loophole makes it possible to get away with murder within this 50-square-mile section of Yellowstone.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.

Bonsai trees that are up to a thousand years old.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

A bike being "eaten" by a tree is the real Vashon legend behind popular children's book, "Red Ranger Came Calling."

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

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

There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.

A miraculous natural phenomenon known as "the spring that breathes."

A modern mechanical planetary system, part of a 10,000 year clock.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.