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This giant Cold War satellite dish has become a symbol of Trinidad's need for sovereignty.

George Martin's Caribbean recording studio now rots within the shadow of an active volcano.

Invading U.S. troops were first seen from this now-abandoned tower, leading to the Spanish-American War.

The location of Puerto Rico's first water bottling plant, thanks to a collaboration between Mother Nature and technology.

The world's second largest single-dish radio telescope, once used to contact E.T.

In paradise, feral pigs have claimed an island all to themselves.

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.

A raised boardwalk winds through a thicket of stunted, century-old trees no more than nine feet tall.

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

An enchanting tunnel of cypress trees leads to an old morse code station still used today.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.

An abandoned, unfinished mansion on grounds strewn with lava rocks.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.

Dilapidated Mayan-themed ballroom was one of Detroit's most popular venues through the 40s.

This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.

A historic Masonic building overlooking the Puget Sound.

The second tallest railway trestle bridge in America.

A castle inspired by medieval architecture is hidden in the woods of Connecticut.

An abandoned Jazz Age dream home and con man's hideout in Death Valley.

Built by the inventor of the radio, this abandoned hotel has housed early radio employees, military men, and a dangerous cult.

This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.

The Bourbon royal family had this unique octagonal hunting "cottage" built on a tiny islet in Lake Fusaro.