Forks, Washington
One Square Inch of Silence
A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.
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Forks, Washington
A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.
Berkhamsted, England
This early Norman castle was the first historical monument protected by an act of Parliament.
Erkrath, Germany
The first recognized Neanderthal remains were found in this now-lost cave in 1856.
Moss Landing, California
More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
This gorgeous beach hides behind two headlands in Oregon's Ecola State Park.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.
Kerry, Ireland
Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.
Lundin Links, Scotland
A trio of giant megalithic stones in the middle of a golf course.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
The last manually operated turntable ferry in the world.
Norway
Thousands of birds nest in the cliffs while arctic foxes prowl below.
Juneau, Alaska
Upside-down trees serve as natural flower pots in this hanging garden of Alaska.
Mesa, Arizona
These free-roaming horses were once destined to disappear from the land.
Kilkenny, Ireland
These imposing walls and towers look more like the ruins of a fortress than a monastery.
Longyearbyen, Norway
The world's northernmost brewery uses water from a 2,000-year-old glacier to create its beer.
Puentedey, Spain
A charming Spanish village sits atop this natural limestone overpass.
Dolores, Colorado
Colorado's only true geyser is hidden within the San Juan National Forest.
Dunfermline, Scotland
A hidden tunnel leads to a medieval queen's shrine buried beneath a parking lot.
Libya
A deserted Bedouin village lines the shores of this stunning desert oasis.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books.
Mogarraz, Spain
Images of neighbors past and present guard the streets of this charming alpine village.
Fairplay, Colorado
This 19th-century ranch is being transformed into a residential library with thousands of books about the natural world.
Alderwasley, England
This 2,000-year-old tree inspired the nursery rhyme "Rock-a-bye Baby."
Reykholt, Iceland
Inside this Icelandic greenhouse, geothermal energy keeps tomatoes warm and growing.
Iceland
The oldest church in Iceland is one of the few to feature ornate decoration.