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Franklin, Pennsylvania
St. John's Episcopal Church
41.3958, -79.8289
De Pere, Wisconsin
Frank & Nancy’s Marine Corps Museum
44.4595, -88.2140
Luarca, Spain
Giant Squid Museum
43.5410, -6.5389
Mumbai, India
The Old Limestone Arch
18.9688, 72.8039
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Pointe-des-Cascades, Québec
Parc des Ancres
All the anchors found in this park were taken from the nearby river.
Boston, Massachusetts
'Frogs in Common'
Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.
Terrebonne, Oregon
Smith Rock State Park
Spectacular volcanic cliffs along the Crooked River invite hiking, rock climbing, and photography.
Madrid, Spain
Royal Palace of Madrid Statues
After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.
Walla Walla, Washington
Pioneer Park Aviary
The oldest city park in Walla Walla is home to hundreds of birds, from wood ducks to white peacocks.
Mumbai, India
Old Woman’s Shoe
A gigantic shoe, inspired by a nursery rhyme, sits in a park atop Mumbai’s Malabar Hill.
nature
Meet General Sherman – the Largest Tree in the World (By Volume)
This Giant Sequoia contains California history, Civil War history, and a whole lot of wonder, all within its ultra-thick bark.
parks
The Surprising Story of the 10 Bison Roaming Golden Gate Park
A herd of the largest land mammal in North America thrive in the country’s third-most-visited urban park, in the heart of San Francisco.
Saint Albans City, Vermont
Aldis Hill Wolf Monument
Nobody's quite sure who erected this monument marking the spot where a gray wolf was shot and killed.
Yerington, Nevada
Walker River State Recreation Area
Nevada's second-newest state park offers camping, fishing, hiking, and river float trips.
Knislinge, Sweden
'Fideicommissum'
A bronze, peeing self-portrait protests unequal inheritance rights.
Silver City, New Mexico
The Big Ditch
This small canyon park was once the main street of Silver City—until a flood washed it away.
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Podcast: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
This 90-year-old underground reservoir once held 15 million gallons of drinking water for the people of Houston.
Glen Rose, Texas
Big Rocks Park
A park home to some unusually large rocks.
Pune, India
University Stone Quarry Lake
Now a small lake, stone quarried from this spot was used to build the local university building.
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Embrace the Looming Shadow of Atlas Obscura's Ecliptic Festival
Learning more about the upcoming April astronomical extravaganza with organizer Megan Roberts.
Tierra Verde, Florida
Fort De Soto Park
Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.
Battle Creek, Michigan
Historic Bridge Park
Five restored historic road bridges in a park along the Kalamazoo River.
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