Chino Hills, California
Egyptian Building
A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.
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Chino Hills, California
A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.
Big Trees, California
California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.
Anaheim, California
The lead horse on a Disneyland merry-go-round that is older than the park itself.
Anaheim, California
Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.
Anaheim, California
A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.
Ojai, California
Unusual white sandstone formations in the Los Padres National Forest.
San Francisco, California
Under the shadow of its towering parent tree, a rare specimen of sequoia produces ghostly white leaves.
Bandon, Oregon
According to legend, this rock represents a young girl trapped by an evil ocean spirit.
Sumpter, Oregon
During its heyday, 72 one-ton buckets from this dredge bore into the Powder River excavating vast gold deposits.
Portland, Oregon
This theatre and its amazing marquee harken back to the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Klamath County, Oregon
The victims of a free-floating Japanese bombing during WWII are remembered by this stone monument.
Yachats, Oregon
There's something big lurking beneath the surface of this tiny Oregon park.
Portland, Oregon
No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.
Hillsboro, Oregon
A midcentury ranch house hides a literal treasure trove of unique rocks and minerals.
Portland, Oregon
Statues of Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ribsy the dog in the park where their adventures "really happened."
Portland, Oregon
Tiny horses tethered to antique rings are scattered around the city.
Boulder, Colorado
This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.
Denver, Colorado
The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.
Denver, Colorado
The oldest operating cemetery in Denver is the eternal home of some of the Centennial State's most famous residents.
Denver, Colorado
A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.
Bellvue, Colorado
The wreckage of a World War II bomber is hidden high in the Colorado wilderness.
Estes Park, Colorado
The start of the group that straightened the teeth of a nation.
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
A seven-story 1920s mausoleum outside Denver houses thousands of remains.
Denver, Colorado
This sidewalk tribute honors Colorado's great culinary creation.