Places jordank Wants to Go

This magnificent natural sandstone bridge is one of the largest in the world and is an iconic symbol for Lake Powell.

The damming of the Colorado River buried an iconic geologic formation before record-breaking drought brought it back.

A well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ruin tucked beneath a desert cliff.

A hotel with a rich Wild West history of miners and bootleggers.

A riverside tiny house with books and other treasures galore.

A quiet rock and botanical garden is the beautiful centerpiece of Fort Lewis College.

A breathtaking array of ancient Pueblo structures and artifacts counterintuitively preserved by neglect.

No one knows exactly how deep the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring is.

Located in the world's highest-altitude Dark Sky Community, this observatory welcomes amateur and professional astronomers alike.

Community owned and operated, this property is home to a diverse set of nudists.

Hidden high on a remote mountain peak is a humbling and mysterious Vietnam War memorial.

This nearly abandoned town was once a thriving mining community until a series of fires.

The first railway tunnel to cross the Continental Divide and, at 11,523 feet, was once the highest railroad tunnel in the world.

All that remains of this once-booming mining town are the ruins of a saloon.

Check out a hidden collection of vintage neon signs.

A whimsical roadside community of little metal people.

Ute tour guides have been sharing the ancient dwellings and rock art inside this large park with visitors for more than 40 years.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

A dangerous narrow-gauge railroad once traced a route through this striking canyon.

A large AIDS Memorial Pathway art installation provides a moment for quiet contemplation in this public park.

This contemporary art museum is filled with other, smaller museums, which feature work from artists primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

A commemorative mural in this tiny Ballard park honors the neighborhood's rich Scandinavian ties, particularly with Seattle's Norwegian sister city Bergen.

Every summer West Seattle experiences a housing bloom.

The boulder is a landmark, public art, and an icon.