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

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

Shoreline strewn with the remains of ghostly fallen trees.

A surreal landscape where fanged rocks rise from the ground and the ocean feels like a great mystery.

A beautiful final resting place for some of the noteworthy deceased.

Peruse rare tomes like poetry bound in pearls or books with branches and berries growing out of their spines.

Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.

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

A whimsical village of unique treehouses resides in a Washington forest.

The longest continuous lava tube in the continental U.S. offers 2.5 miles of dark explorations for the adventurous.

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

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

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

This old-fashioned roadhouse's quirky neon sign is as famous as its enormous dumplings.

Beyond being incredibly fun, not much can be said about the Hole with certitude.

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

Along the Outback Scenic Byway, adjacent to hot springs, this human-made geothermal feature takes unexplained breaks.

Hundreds of painted rocks dazzle this small beach where adding your own is encouraged.

This hotel has hardly changed in over a century, like a time capsule of old Oregon.

A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.

The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.

This little slice of the Netherlands in the Pacific Northwest blooms in a rainbow of color each spring.