Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen
In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.
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Longyearbyen, Norway
In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.
Jackson, New Hampshire
The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.
Carroll, New Hampshire
A beautiful Gilded Age hotel in the White Mountains with surprising diplomatic history.
Keene Valley, New York
The summit Roosevelt conquered before he descended to become The Chief.
Millinocket, Maine
The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.
New Mexico
This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.
Silver City, New Mexico
These ruins of a pre-Columbian cliff village are among the most beautiful and well preserved in New Mexico.
Nageezi, New Mexico
A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.
Carlsbad, New Mexico
The second-largest cave chamber in the world was discovered in 1898 by a 16-year-old and a friend known as "Pothead."
Willcox, Arizona
Hike the unusual hoodoos and rock formations that form this little-known natural wonder.
Holbrook, Arizona
See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.
Castle Dale, Utah
A spectacular overlook of the Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael River, a deep sandstone gorge streaked with orange, red and white in a remote, uncrowded part of Utah.
Sandy, Utah
The only ski tunnel in North America provides easy access to amazing snow and beautiful views.
Kanab, Utah
Colorful sand dunes create a unique attraction in this part of Utah's red-rock country.
Duchesne County, Utah
The highest peak in Utah is the hardest to reach, but only if explorers choose the hard way.
Hanksville, Utah
At this gas station in the middle of the desert, a convenience store has been carved directly into the rock.
Meadow, Utah
This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.
Green River, Utah
This gallery of prehistoric red ochre art lines the wall of a scenic segment in Utah's San Rafael Swell.
San Juan County, Utah
An Ancestral Puebloan ruin that appears to burst into flames in the sunlight.
Henrieville, Utah
This quiet park's strange sedimentary spires were named after Kodak's color film.
Syracuse, Utah
The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.