Places deannatrusty Wants to Go

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

A beach made of semi-precious green sand on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

A gathering of green robots at the Googleplex.

From the sky, a kaleidoscope of color brightens the grey landscape of the San Francisco Bay.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Collectors keep the story of Ohio Valley glassmaking alive.

Get lost in this haunting fairytale art walk through a man-made eucalyptus grove.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.

A creepy steel gremlin has protected the Bay Bridge since 1989.

This quirky roadside attraction dives into the many theories surrounding North America's most infamous hairy cryptid.

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

This tower-tomb honors a president who only held office for a little over a month but dedicated his life to his country.

A small wall and marker are all that remain of this historic canal tunnel.

A ship that lived many lives under many names is now known merely as the "Ghost Ship."

A life-sized recreation of the megafauna that once roamed this region is a feature at the birthplace of American paleontology.

A museum that houses the world's largest collection of ventriloquism dummies.

Northern Kentucky’s very own Notre Dame showcases intricate stained glass and the bones of saints.