Alamosa, Colorado
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.
Places I've been
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Alamosa, Colorado
When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.
Chula Vista, California
The American rainmaker and a burst dam.
George, Washington
A bust of the first president welcomes visitors to the only town in America called George, Washington.
West Glacier, Montana
The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.
Old Man Bay, Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman is home to a colorful sculpture garden filled with giant concrete animals.
Leadville, Colorado
At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.
George Town, Cayman Islands
There is one corporation registered for every three square feet of space in this inconspicuous office building.
Gun Bay, Cayman Islands
A massive maritime collision may have led to the myth of a resort island's strange financial status.
Bailey, Colorado
This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, but has never been to New York.
Merced, California
The huge granite obelisk that towers over a small California town.
Portland, Maine
Explore the dark underground corridors of this graffiti-covered former military fortification.
Portland, Maine
The world's only and thus largest collection of its kind celebrates everyday wonder through simple umbrella sheaths.
Banff, Alberta
Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.
Castroville, California
It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."
Pacific Grove, California
Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."
Monterey, California
Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.
West Bay, Cayman Islands
Send a postcard while vacationing with Satan.
Monticello, Utah
Oddly shaped rock formation, misassociated with a nearby utopian community.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Mecca, California
World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.
San Diego, California
A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."
Bombay Beach, California
Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.