House of Mystery 

Feats of strength and vortex

The House of Mystery was originally an assay office for the Old Grey Eagle Mining Company in 1904.

In the 1920's John Lister, a mining engineer, geologist & physicist developed the area and opened it up to the public in the 1930's.

Mister Lister performed many experiments in the area surrounding the vortex until his death in 1959.

Among many of the illusions of the house of mystery, the tour guide insists that the phenomena is real and active??

Many skeptics attribute the effect to a phenomena called forced perspective, as in an Ames Room.

Many times throughout the tour you are reminded that the original proprietor of the Oregon Vortex had much correspondence with Albert Einstein.

This may be true, but you are led to believe that the conversation revolved around the vortex itself, but after further investigation you may find out differently.

The conversations that were held between "Big Al" and the proprietor probably had to do with perception of perspective and how humans perceive thier surroundings.

Without reading the correspondence, (which isn't available to the tour), my guess is much of what was exchanged between the two probably revolved around quantum mechanics & a humans perception of distorted space/time since this was a interest of Einstein.

None the less science or illusion the effect is real and it really does amaze all!

For those who get upset tummies I do not recommend entering the House of Mystery as the effect does affect balance and perception. I almost fell down twice!

This is a MUST see to believe destination!

photos courtesy of vandegraeff

Oregon Vortex Footage 

Some of the phenomena!

Stuff for the Road Trip. 

Invaluable stuff for a road trip

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Closer Than You Think 

Oregon Caves National Monument

Here there be caves! Explore and take a tour of this grand geologic find.

Trees of Mystery

Oh the mysterious world of trees! Don't forget the giants to!

Second Time Around Souvenirs 

yeah you wanted one the first time but missed the chance!

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New Featured Lenses 

Oregon Caves National Monument

Situated Southwest of Grants Pass on HWY 199 on your way to connect with coastal HWY 101, lies a truly awesome site.  You are now entering Oregon Caves National Monument located in the Siskiyou National Forest. From the scrawls of pencil graffiti...

Roadside Oddities: Trees Of Mystery

On Historic Hwy. 101, a blind driver would be able to see the hulking sculpture of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.  What have you just witnessed? Here in Klamath California several mysteries await you, Paul Bunyan being the least. Welcome to the...

Roadside Oddities: Prehistoric Gardens

Unbelievable as it may seem the same giants who roamed the world millions of years ago still live on today. Dragons there be! Beware and forewarned dinosaurs still rule this actual rainforest located on historic hwy.101. 

Roadside Oddities: Sea Lion Caves

Some 25 million years ago on Highway 101? huh? exists the World's Largest Sea Cave and the home to the Sea Lion Caves. Tucked underground in this cavern that lies 208 feet from the surface lives the shelter of the Stellar Seal Lion. 

Fort Stevens State Park

From freshwater to salt all it takes is a short walk and your there.  Enjoy shipwrecks, wildlife and beachcombing in one of Oregons most idyllic destinations.

The Vortex and other Opitcal Illussions 

Masters of Deception: Escher, Dali & the Artists of Optical Illusion

by Al Seckel

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Magic Eye Gallery: A Showing Of 88 Images

by Magic Eye Inc.

Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 07/09/2008)

Optical Illusions: The Science of Visual Perception (Illusion Works)

by Al Seckel

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/09/2008)

The Ultimate Book of Optical Illusions

by Al Seckel

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/09/2008)

Where it's at 

North South East West

Ever Been To A Vortex? 

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