Little River, California
Pygmy Forest Trail
A raised boardwalk winds through a thicket of stunted, century-old trees no more than nine feet tall.
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Little River, California
A raised boardwalk winds through a thicket of stunted, century-old trees no more than nine feet tall.
Rosemarkie, Scotland
This lovely Scottish nature walk leads to the source of a local legend.
Rochester, New York
An antique cemetery in New York, this land is home to any number of famed corpses.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
This peaceful Massachusetts graveyard was one of the first "garden-style" cemeteries in America.
Cincinnati, Ohio
This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.
Amay, Belgium
Since its accidental discovery in 1977, this sarcophagus has been described as "the greatest masterpiece of Merovingian sculpture north of the Alps."
Geneva, Switzerland
During the French annexation, 36 prisoners were executed using this device.
Lehmja, Estonia
An ancient oak forest where, legend has it, a wedding party was magically transformed into trees.
Kenmore, Washington
A former Catholic seminary, now a Washington State Park, preserves undeveloped lands on Lake Washington and also hosts a luxury hotel.
Birka, Sweden
Sweden's first Viking city is also the site of thousands of burial mounds.
Blanca, Colorado
The worst road in Colorado is the main gateway to some of its highest peaks.
London, England
The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.
Grand Forks, British Columbia
A curated collection of hundreds of taxidermy animals from across British Columbia, Canada, and the rest of the world.
Akhtala, Armenia
This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.
Cullenstown, Ireland
A 300-year-old cottage decorated with tens of thousands of seashells arranged in intricate patterns.
Bergamo, Italy
Hidden masterpieces in a small church in the medieval city of Bergamo.
Lastingham, England
Thought to be the oldest Norman crypt in the world.
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Visit Europe's largest subterranean waterfall, carved by water from the glaciers of the towering peaks surrounding the valley.
Galveston, Texas
The historic tall ship is one of just three of its kind still sailing open waters today.
Aldeburgh, England
One of the best preserved Tudor public buildings in Britain was once used for witch trials.
Borșa, Romania
A stunning waterfall in the mountains of Romania.
North Haven, Maine
A far-flung tidal inlet off the coast of Maine produces some of the state’s tastiest oysters.
Rockland, Maine
Learn about the history and hopeful future of Maine’s nesting birds at this interactive Audubon facility.
Colchester, England
Dating back to the early 12th century, this is the first Augustinian priory established in England.