A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.

This huge stew pot is the focal point of the "Community Soup" event, which honors tradition and soup.

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

An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.

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

This gorgeous beach hides behind two headlands in Oregon's Ecola State Park.

The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.

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

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

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

This Oregon farm is dedicated to teaching people the professional art of tree climbing.

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.

Is this the most Portland place ever?

Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

When in Idaho, sleep in a giant potato.

The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

This Portland shop is brimming with natural wonders, local art, and handmade goods fashioned from recycled materials.

This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers.

World's only nuclear reactor operated by liberal arts undergraduates.

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

Statues of Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ribsy the dog in the park where their adventures "really happened."

A sculpture of a salmon swimming through a brick building.

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