A vertically floating hemlock controls the waves and weather at Crater Lake.

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.

Where Nor'easters go to die.

The park preserves a single, rare species of carnivorous plant that spells doom for unsuspecting insects.

A volcanic fissure over two miles long and up to 70 feet deep.

The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.

A chance to sleep among the firs and pines of the Oregon forest.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels scores of people have died on its slopes.

Unknown to many, this sparkling turquoise lake hides amid Oregon's snowcapped mountains.

Formerly secret, precariously perched boulders.

You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.

Massive crater in central Oregon.

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

The second largest waterfall by volume in the U.S., Willamette Falls is outdone only by Niagara in the amount of water that is pushed northward.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.

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.

Hollowed out cedar log tubs set in an ancient towering forest.