Vantage, Washington
Ginkgo Petrified Forest
An exercise in patience and imagination, where Mother Earth turned common stuff into precious hidden treasures.
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Vantage, Washington
An exercise in patience and imagination, where Mother Earth turned common stuff into precious hidden treasures.
Quincy, Washington
This metallic stampede sits frozen on a Washington ridge yet the artist's vision is still incomplete.
George, Washington
A bust of the first president welcomes visitors to the only town in America called George, Washington.
Boise, Idaho
When in Idaho, sleep in a giant potato.
Soap Lake, Washington
People come from across the globe to swim in this lake believed to have healing properties.
Mold, Washington
Every drop of water in this 27-mile long reservoir was pumped up from the Columbia River using power from Grand Coulee Dam.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Despite his legacy of work in Spain, Cuba, and Florida, the larger-than-life writer's grave is a simple affair tucked in an Idaho cemetery.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Tucked away on a scenic trail, a modest memorial honors one of the greatest writers of our time.
LaCrosse, Washington
An obscure waterfall that looks like something out of a fantasy novel.
Spokane, Washington
This playground sculpture of an icon from the past is dedicated to the children of the future.
Libby, Montana
Mining caused an asbestos emergency in this small town.
West Glacier, Montana
The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.
Cottonwood, Idaho
Sweet Willy, at 30 feet tall, is the world's biggest beagle.
Hungry Horse, Montana
The tallest dam in Montana and top 10 in the country.
Drummond, Montana
This amazingly preserved Gold Rush town is a historian's dream.
Saint Ignatius, Montana
This landmark church at the Flathead Reservation mission features 58 ceiling and wall frescoes painted by the mission's cook.
Arlee, Montana
This giant meditative chakra sits peacefully in the Flathead Valley of western Montana.
San Diego, California
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
San Diego, California
A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."
San Diego, California
The world’s oldest active sailing ship.
San Diego, California
The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
San Diego, California
One of the largest trees of its kind in California.
La Jolla, California
A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.