Also known as the Deluxe Mystery Hole, this is a hole just outside of Portland, Oregon, that...is very special. I hope.
The hole is 'owned' by the Universal Church O' Fun, and championed by Pastor Barron, leader of the tunnel people. Along with the hole, there are a few things that are above ground, such as the Mystery Tower, the Mystery Hedge Walk, and the Mystery Pole. Before being allowed down the hole, people need to sign a waiver saying that they understand that they're climbing down into a deep, damp, hole despite being safe above ground.
No one knows how the hole formed, or how deep it is exactly. Experts say it isn't naturally formed, but beyond that they aren't sure. As far as I know, the hole hasn't been completely explored (except possibly with the psychic archeology that was apparently used there).
Among known things in the hole are the Black Obsidian Mirror Of Higher Truth, Enchanting Vapors of Encouragement, ancient glyphs and runes that lead to the Giant Double Arch that is aligned with the North star, and the Door That's Never Been Opened. Again, I'm not sure how much of this has been seen by anyone but the Psychic Archaeologists that explored this area. Apparently the Mirror has been destroyed though, by a giant windstorm, so it's been replaced by a Silver Two-Way Window of Opportunity.
The Hole is closed now, but that doesn't make it less fun. If you want to know more, there isn't a lot more, but look at the sources below.
Sources:
Atlas Obscura- Woodstock Mystery Hole
Barron Mind- Woodstock Mystery Hole
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