Wolf Lake, Illinois
Snake Road
Twice a year, this road is closed off to allow for the migration of thousands of snakes, reptiles and amphibians between cliffs and a swamp.
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Wolf Lake, Illinois
Twice a year, this road is closed off to allow for the migration of thousands of snakes, reptiles and amphibians between cliffs and a swamp.
Thompson Springs, Utah
Thousands of years ago, Indigenous people painted images onto these canyon walls that are still on display today, provocative, mysterious, and enduring reminders of the people who lived here long ago.
Washington, D.C.
An echo chamber with a waterfall wrapped around its base at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.
Atlanta, Georgia
A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.
Leasburg, Missouri
Nestled in Onondaga State Park, over 100 canoes carefully stacked in a replica of the famous standing stones.
Lebanon, Ohio
Built around 1845, this house was occupied for 100 years, serving as a home to a prosecuting attorney, a Union Civil War general, and a wealthy socialite.
Grapevine, Texas
In Parr Park, thousands of painted rocks line this walking trail.
Pāhoa, Hawaii
In 2018, Pohoiki Road was severed by lava flowing from the eruption of Kilauea.
Turkey, Texas
A small museum dedicated to the king of Western swing.
Mansfield, Connecticut
A giant ant model welcomes visitors to an exhibit about symbiotic organisms that live with army ant colonies.
Raleigh, North Carolina
In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.
Alexandria, Virginia
This cannon dating to 1755 has stood guard at this suburban intersection since 1915.
Grand Island, Nebraska
Whimsical cartoon cars suspended on posts soar over an automotive shop.
Lebanon, Ohio
This 30,000 square-foot museum is home to an extensive collection of art and artifacts that reflect the history of southwest Ohio.
New York, New York
Fake subway tiles were installed to cover a design that resembled the Confederate flag—it's unclear if the resemblance was intentional.
Antarctica
An ice field known for harboring an infamous Martian meteorite turned out to contain the oldest air on Earth.
Rockwood, Michigan
Although outnumbered, the Tecumseh Confederacy defeated a large regiment of United States troops.
Baltimore, Maryland
Once a thriving business district, this former shopping area is now an urban ghost town in the heart of the city.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
This 85-year-old fireplace in an urban woodland is dedicated to a poet who recognized the beauty of a tree.
Annapolis, Maryland
A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.
Boroughbridge, England
At 22 feet tall, these Bronze Age monoliths are some of the tallest standing stones in the United Kingdom.
Anchorage, Alaska
Considered by many to be one of the most dangerous highways in Alaska.
Carnlough, Northern Ireland
This village provides a glimpse at rural life in Northern Ireland during the mid-20th-century.
Alexandria, Virginia
Once the largest trading firm of enslaved people in the U.S., this building is now a museum that preserves Alexandria's dark past.