Norden, California
"Snowshoe" Thompson Memorial Statue
A statue commemorating the heroic life of a Viking postman who was the Godfather of California skiing.
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Norden, California
A statue commemorating the heroic life of a Viking postman who was the Godfather of California skiing.
Virginia City, Nevada
At one time, it was the second deepest mine shaft on the planet!
New Washoe City, Nevada
Historic home to one of the most famous women pioneers of the 19th century.
Mound House, Nevada
On the side of Highway 50 East, between Carson City and Dayton, Nevada, sits a giant metal spider made from a vintage Volkswagen Beetle.
Kapa'a, Hawaii
This former luxury resort in Kaua'i is now an abandoned relic.
Kihei, Hawaii
Memorial to the first European to set foot on Maui.
Wailuku, Hawaii
Originally a mission, what may be the oldest building on Maui is now a museum of the island’s history.
Hilo, Hawaii
Babe Ruth and others planted saplings for a 1930s tourism campaign. The saplings grew as the area faded.
Hanapepe, Hawaii
An historic, one-lane, pedestrian suspension bridge on Kauai.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaii’s largest cemetery rests inside an extinct volcano crater.
Honolulu, Hawaii
This saltwater swimming pool, which is the last of its kind in the United States, is slowly crumbling within sight of multiple high-end beachside hotels.
Kapaʻa, Hawaii
This monument built by Japanese American immigrants spent decades underground.
Kapaʻa, Hawaii
Now a pedestrian bridge, this was once part of a narrow-gauge railroad that ran along the east coast of Kauai.
Kalapana, Hawaii
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is home to one of Polynesia’s largest petroglyph fields.
Honolulu, Hawaii
The last standing piece of a famous Honolulu landmark.
Pāhoa, Hawaii
In 2018, Pohoiki Road was severed by lava flowing from the eruption of Kilauea.
Waimea, Hawaii
This ruined fort and statue are a testament to the last king of Kaua‘i’s savvy diplomacy skills, which briefly brought Russians to Hawai‘i.
Lahaina, Hawaii
Images chiseled into the basalt here date back an estimated 300 years.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Football field-sized microalgae production tanks on the Hawaiian coast create a stunning view from space.
Maui County, Hawaii
This tiny Hawaiian island is slowly coming back to life after being bombed during naval training exercises.
Honolulu, Hawaii
An ode to one of the first concerts broadcast via satellite.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Once the site of the Hawaiian monarchy, this building was originally designed as a palace.
Hana, Hawaii
The famous aviator's final resting place is a study in natural beauty.
Captain Cook, Hawaii
A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.