Las Vegas, Nevada
Tule Springs Fossil Beds
This arid landscape was once a lush wetland. Today, it's a paleontological site filled with fossilized mammoths, sabertooth cats, and more.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
This arid landscape was once a lush wetland. Today, it's a paleontological site filled with fossilized mammoths, sabertooth cats, and more.
Tucson, Arizona
A natural history wunderkammer in the middle of the desert.
Lubbock, Texas
This Texas windmill field celebrates the power and majesty of the very winds that blow.
Port Charlotte, Scotland
A former church that has been chronicling the Scottish island of Islay's rich history since the 70s.
Big Sur, California
Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.
Cañon City, Colorado
The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.
Washington, D.C.
There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby.
Washington, D.C.
The monument's pointy aluminum tip has been melted down by repeated lightning strikes.
Palm Springs, California
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
Florence, Colorado
An abandoned sawmill from more than 134 years ago stands testament to the ambition of one man.
Eden, Utah
This massive metal sculpture in the shape of a folded paper airplane overlooks a Utah mountain.
Florence, Texas
A community-funded monument to kindness in the face of life's difficulties.
Winslow, Arizona
This memorial includes fragments from one of the greatest tragedies in United States history.
New York, New York
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
Boston, Massachusetts
This small glass cube is a peaceful out-of-the-way sanctuary at the busy airport.
Tallahassee, Florida
One man's grief over the national tragedy has manifested in a pod of homemade whales on his front lawn.
Eastport, Maine
Built for television, this statue now serves as an unlikely memorial to a fireman who died on 9/11.
Wilmington, Delaware
This weeping, 10-foot-tall sculpture was a maquette for a 9/11 memorial.
New York, New York
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
Victoria, British Columbia
A monument stands at one of the starting lines of the Trans-Canada Highway, formerly the longest uninterrupted highway in the world.
Port Angeles, Washington
Tour the original street level of Port Angeles, buried underground in 1914.
Cashmere, Washington
A heartfelt tribute to all of the victims of one of the greatest tragedies in United States history.
Fallon, Nevada
Singing sand that stands as the final remains of an ancient lake.
Fallon, Nevada
Unopened beer cans are left at this monument to honor the Navy men who lost their lives during a training mission.