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The world's largest wooden trestle stretches across this desert canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Catch a glimpse of the elusive Peninsular bighorns right off of the desert freeway.

A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.

A mistaken marker makes an erroneous claim along the historic Old Divide Road.

The study has wall paneling from a 17th century ship.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

The oldest functioning restaurant in the state of Illinois, operating since 1847.

This nearly 200-foot tall limestone stack offers visitors amazing views and a chance to meet Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.

Miners in Michigan developed a taste for Cornish beef pasties, which this roadside stand has been selling since 1947.

Stock up on superb sour cherry preserves made by hand in copper kettles.

The renowned author spent 22 summers of his early life along the shore of Walloon Lake.

This tremendous trout welcomes visitors to a northern Michigan town with a rich fishing history.

Talula the swan has been welcoming visitors to Elk Rapids, Michigan, for more than four decades.

For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.

This tree was warped centuries ago to serve as a botanical wayfaring tool.

Locals often dress this effigy of Traverse City's founder in festive outfits.

An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.

It leads to a former hospital’s old root cellar.

Once a home for cows and hay, this barn has been transformed into an event cathedral.

House built with over 60,000 glass bottles.

Savor Great Lakes produce, fish, and spirits at this local favorite in a century-old warehouse.

This tribute to a local man towers within a quaint lakeside park.

This vacant station is a relic of harvest processing techniques of the mid-20th century.

Easily overlooked in favor of the wineries that dot the region, this blast from the past is equally worth the visit.