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

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

Members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs still net migrating salmon in the traditional way at this cataract on the Deschutes River.

According to legend, this rock represents a young girl trapped by an evil ocean spirit.

With a crest near 10,000 feet, this treeless fault-block mountain in eastern Oregon provides stunning views and spectacular glacial landforms.

Approximately 50,000 gallons of water gush from these springs, creating the Metolius River.

An out-of-the-way state park in Oregon that features both a picturesque waterfall and the ruins of a hydropower plant.

A ghost town in a remote corner of Oregon hosts a touching tribute to Sacagawea’s son.

The unique circular corral belonging to the “Cattle King” of Oregon.

A 36-ton remnant of the last Ice Age now resides amid picturesque vineyards.

Rushing water plunges over a 100-foot drop created by an ancient lava flow at this majestic waterfall.

This large maar crater in Oregon is the bigger brother to Hole in the Ground.

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

According to legend, you must remain completely silent while passing this man-made mound or suffer the consequences.

A sprawling cave network created by a lone lava tube.

This great stone guardian of the forest is a relic from the land's volatile volcanic past.

World's largest porcine hairball sits in a collection maintained by Benedictine monks.

Mountain known by the Tillamook Tribe as "the place of the supreme deity."

The only Native American museum along the Oregon Trail, run by the peoples who have lived on the land for generations.

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

A midcentury ranch house hides a literal treasure trove of unique rocks and minerals.

Sasqu(w)atch out!

A volcanic landmark located on an Ice age lake bed.

While it is not equipped to peer into outer space this observatory looks like it was built on the moon.