Seaside, Oregon
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Where Nor'easters go to die.
Places I've been
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Seaside, Oregon
Where Nor'easters go to die.
Elma, Washington
From overly ambitious (and eventually abandoned) atomic dream to bustling office park.
Aberdeen, Washington
A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.
La Push, Washington
Shoreline strewn with the remains of ghostly fallen trees.
Forks, Washington
A surreal landscape where fanged rocks rise from the ground and the ocean feels like a great mystery.
Neah Bay, Washington
At the most northwestern point of the contiguous United States lies a trail leading through an ancient forest to stunning cliff-side vistas and massive oceanside caves.
Moab, Utah
The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.
Kimberly, Idaho
These falls, sometimes called the "Niagara of the West," still put on a good show at the right time of year.
Corbett, Oregon
A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.
Chehalis, Washington
A giant roadside black bird marks the location of this eclectic local mall.
Sacramento, California
This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.
Sacramento, California
Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.
Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
Austin, Texas
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
Lake Charles, Louisiana
This creepy, yet oddly beautiful cemetery is home to one of the founding fathers of Lake Charles.
Galveston, Texas
This little dolphin is the first monument dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community in the southern United States.
Bellaire, Texas
A curious statue fit for a mad tea party.
Houston, Texas
A health museum containing a 27’’½-foot intestine.
Houston, Texas
Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.
Humble, Texas
In the late 1990s, a mechanic and fan bought this iconic sportscar back from the dead.
Mexico City, Mexico
A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.
Mexico City, Mexico
Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.
Mexico City, Mexico
On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.
Mexico City, Mexico
These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.