Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Old Faithful Geyser
One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Morning Glory Pool
A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The Crow's Nest at the Old Faithful Inn
An architect's childhood fantasy treehouse made real.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Grand Prismatic Spring
The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.
Worden, Montana
Pompey's Pillar
The last physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark trail is one of their autographs etched into this giant rock.
Havana, Cuba
Los Jardines de la Tropical
A Spanish-style estate that has traded black ties for rock concerts.
Havana, Cuba
La Plaza de la Revolución
A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.
Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.
Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.
Washington, D.C.
'Ginevra de’ Benci' Portrait
The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia Center Point
A little marble compass above George Washington's (empty) tomb in the Capitol marks where D.C.'s four quadrants intersect.
Washington, D.C.
Senate Corncob Capitals
Corn-inthian columns with a uniquely American take on neoclassical architecture.
Washington, D.C.
Library Of Congress Gutenberg Bible
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Oxon Hill, Maryland
The Awakening
The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.
Fort Washington, Maryland
Woodrow Wilson Bridge
This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Alexandria, Virginia
The Elk of Prince Street
A massive, majestic mammal watches over pedestrians from his perch atop a former B.P.O.E. lodge.
Alexandria, Virginia
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.
Alexandria, Virginia
Torpedo Factory Art Center
A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.
Québec City, Québec
The Murals of Quebec City
A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Science World Station
The ruins of Vancouver's abandoned heritage railway.
Vancouver, British Columbia
VanDusen Garden's Elizabethan Hedge Maze
This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.
Waterton Park, Alberta
Prince of Wales Hotel
A majestic hotel that also stands as a historic relic.
Bankhead, Alberta
Bankhead Ghost Town
The ruins of the "20-year town" lay out among the mountains of Alberta.
Banff, Alberta
Banff Park Museum
The oldest natural history museum in western Canada houses more than 5,000 vintage botanical and zoological specimens.
