Places Alice Cowens Wants to Go

The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.

This natural marble cave is one of only five national monuments in Oregon.

This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.

Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Hollowed out cedar log tubs set in an ancient towering forest.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

Wondrous sandstone hoodoos where Native Americans collected clay for pottery, 9,000 years ago.

A beautifully detailed Victorian house designed to be easy to flee, built by a man haunted by fire.

This ancient village and its adjoining cemetery have a beautiful history of death and remembrance.

A uniquely robust and historic look at Mexico's omnipresent dance with Death.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

North America’s largest collection of horological devices and home to a colossal clock with a dizzying array of features.

The historic bar where local ship captains, traders, and gold miners would come together to do business a century ago.

This medieval village/restaurant perpetually celebrates the year 1376.

Dedicated to the history and culture of smoking, this small museum now includes a vape lounge.