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Alcova, Wyoming
Devil’s Gate (Wyoming)
A devilishly named gorge that was a sign of salvation for many pioneers.
Ayr, Scotland
The Poets Path
These unique weather vanes honor Scotland's most famous bard and decorate this walkway.
Blairsville, Georgia
The Appalachian Trail Shoe Tree
An eerie site of reverence for those who have completed an epic journey.
trails
The Deadly Temptation of the Oregon Trail Shortcut
Dying of dysentery was just the beginning.
Nashville, Indiana
The Sock Barn
Where hikers on the Tecumseh Trail can exchange a dirty sock for a free geode.
Silver City, New Mexico
Dragonfly Trail Petroglyphs
Hidden in the Chihuahuan Desert resides an amazing collection of petroglyphs.
Ăˆze, France
Nietzsche's Path
This mountain trail inspired Nietzsche to complete his magnum opus.
Underhill, Vermont
Wampahoofus Trail
This path is named for a mythical half-boar, half-deer creature that once roamed the Green Mountains.
Santa Margarita, California
Wallace Creek
The San Andreas Fault spectacularly offsets this creek.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
Edward Payson Roe Memorial Park
A plaque on a rock dedicated to a famous, forgotten author, and put in an impossible place.
Leppävirta, Finland
Orinoro Gorge
Hidden deep in a forest is this geological wonder carved by glaciers.
Barnburgh, England
Barnburgh Crags
Mysterious stone faces line a hidden path great for seeing wildflowers, bird watching, and rock climbing.
Province of Salerno, Italy
Valle delle Ferriere
Amalfi's pre-industrial history is slowly being engulfed by the lush vegetation of the Ferriere Valley.
Squamish, British Columbia
Stawamus Chief
As you overlook the Howe Sound and the town of Squamish, your breath will be taken away by its beauty or the stairs... probably all the stairs.
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Toronto, Ontario
Ontario Place
An abandoned 1970s theme park that has been turned into a space for waterfront walking.
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Are the Great Outdoors Off-Limits During a Pandemic?
"Obey the f***ing law and do what public health authorities tell you to do."
Glasgow, Scotland
Unmarked Grave of Pierre Emile L'Angelier
The final resting place of a poisoned lover whose death was at the center of one of Glasgow's most sensational murder trials.
Boolboonda, Australia
Boolboonda Train Tunnel
The longest manmade tunnel in Queensland is now a beautiful trail, home to a special colony of bent-wing bats.
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