Oakland, California
Kinetic Steam Works
Collective dedicated to restoring steam engines.
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Oakland, California
Collective dedicated to restoring steam engines.
Berkeley, California
Worker-owned cooperative and resource for those looking to lighten their ecological footprint.
Oakland, California
This bakery sits on the site of the Black Panther Party's first headquarters.
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.
Banff, Alberta
The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.
Anchorage, Alaska
Considered by many to be one of the most dangerous highways in Alaska.
Pāhoa, Hawaii
In 2018, Pohoiki Road was severed by lava flowing from the eruption of Kilauea.
Pāhoa, Hawaii
Watch the newest land on the planet form before your eyes.
Esmeralda County, Nevada
This tiny cluster of abandoned buildings looks like the future of the ghost town - today!
San Luis Obispo, California
The world's first motel is now an administrative building for an apple farm.
Green River, Utah
Contains a wealth of information about the first exploration and later use of the Green and Colorado Rivers.
Leadville, Colorado
This fully restored synagogue explores the American Jewish experience along the old frontier.
Tonopah, Nevada
An errant donkey ushered in a new era of mining in Nevada.
Tonopah, Nevada
This massive crater in the middle of nowhere was used to train astronauts for moon landings.
Tonopah, Nevada
In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.
Tonopah, Nevada
Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.
Santa Rosa, California
Believe it or not, this is the final resting place of the man who created the Odditorium.
Palmer, Alaska
This abandoned mine offers a glimpse at what life was like for those who came to Alaska seeking Gold Rush riches.
Alameda, California
After serving in World War II and picking up Apollo astronauts, this aircraft carrier has been turned into a museum overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
San Jose, California
It took years to decode its mysterious messages.
Sacramento, California
Where the first "expert riders, willing to risk death daily" for the Pony Express were recruited.
Sacramento, California
Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.
Sunnyvale, California
800 apricot trees honor Silicon Valley's agricultural history.
London, England
There's an exclusive Beefeaters pub hidden in the Tower of London.