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Ferndale, Washington

Metallica Bridge

Defaced since the early 80s, this bridge has become local icon to the metalheads and residents of the city.
Buchanan, Virginia

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Sway your way across Virginia’s longest river on a rickety wooden bridge.
Waco, Texas

Waco Suspension Bridge

Texas’s first suspension bridge is still carrying people across the Brazos.
Oak Harbor, Washington

Deception Pass Bridge

This historic bridge connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island across whirlpool-filled waters.
Boston Bar, British Columbia

Hell’s Gate

A construction mishap at this narrows on the Fraser River rendered it impassable to many migrating fish species, with international consequences.
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AO Mailbag: Which Places Just Aren’t Worth Visiting?

We look for wonder everywhere we go. But today, let’s talk about the trips that aren’t worth it.
The Podcast Team June 24, 2025
Kingsville, Maryland

Jericho Covered Bridge

Scary stories haunt this wooden bridge.
The view from the Q’eswachaka woven suspension bridge.
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This Man Rebuilds the Last Inca Rope Bridge Yearly

High above a roaring river, a man perilously hand-weaves the Q’eswachaka suspension bridge as part of a 500-year tradition. What happens when he retires?
The Podcast Team May 24, 2025
Aldershot, England

Inglis Bridge

The world's only surviving Inglis Bridge allowed for fast deployment during WWI.
Kinross, Scotland

Rumbling Bridge

This unusual double arched bridge runs over a picturesque Scottish glen.
Koto City, Japan

Hachiman Bridge

The oldest iron bridge in Japan is preserved and unassumingly placed over a pedestrian path.
Lansing, West Virginia

Bridge Walk

In West Virginia, you can walk across the longest single-arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere.
Tsurui, Japan

Otowa Bridge

A peaceful place to spot the rare and iconic red-crowned crane.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory

An indoor botanical garden for tropical plants looks like a giant cylinder lying on its side.
Madrid, Spain

Puente de la Culebra (Snake Bridge)

A unique Baroque bridge preserved in Madrid's largest public park.
Lleida, Spain

Pont de Montiberri

A river hides a charming medieval bridge.
Whittier, North Carolina

Barkers Creek Swinging Bridge

One of the last remaining pedestrian suspension bridges in North Carolina.
San Diego Museum of Man
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9 Spots for Unexpected Family Fun Across San Diego

Kids, teens, and parents alike will love these wondrous places.