Capitan, New Mexico
Smokey Bear's Grave
The final resting place of the living embodiment of the famous Forest Service symbol.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Capitan, New Mexico
The final resting place of the living embodiment of the famous Forest Service symbol.
Taos, New Mexico
A multi-storied adobe complex has been inhabited for more than a thousand years.
Chimayo, New Mexico
This popular pilgrimage site offers a hole filled with holy healing dirt.
Embudo, New Mexico
One man’s passion for gas stations is on display along the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico.
Abiquiu, New Mexico
Natural sonic phenomenon comes with a grisly legend of murder and blood.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."
Nageezi, New Mexico
A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.
Pie Town, New Mexico
This popular pitstop lives up to its name.
Mogollon, New Mexico
Explore a misty river canyon from a metal bridge system.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
One of the largest Buddhist stupas in North America is built of concrete designed to last 1,000 years.
Loveland, Colorado
A tribute to Loveland’s most famous sweethearts, who helped spread cupid’s message to millions.
Loveland, Colorado
A surprising collection of bronze faces beneath a bridge in Loveland.
Istanbul, Turkey
Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.
Istanbul, Turkey
A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.
Istanbul, Turkey
A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.
Istanbul, Turkey
This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.
Istanbul, Turkey
Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.
Des Moines, New Mexico
This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.
Ronggur Nihuta, Indonesia
Site of the largest volcanic eruption in the last 25 million years, one which may have nearly wiped out humanity altogether.
Purano Jhangajholi, Nepal
This twisty section of highway in the Himalayan foothills is lined with thousands of small mirrors.
Pokhara, Nepal
This institution honors Nepal’s most storied warriors.