The development and impact of electronic media showcased in a picturesque farmhouse in Maryland.

A charming tour of the umbrella, tin-can, and drinking-straw capital of the world.

A coal town pitcher who became a record-setting legend, then came home to serve

This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.

An American industrialist hoped this nature preserve could help save the North American bison.

A steel skeleton is all that exists of what is supposed to be a replica of Noah's Ark

This claimant to the title of "smallest church in the 48 states" doubles as an equally tiny, quasi-post office.

The highest point in Maryland is only accessible by hiking through another state.

Climb the tallest remaining fire lookout tower in West Virginia for unparalleled views—if you dare.

This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

In 1952, a strange encounter in the woods of West Virginia led to the legend of a 10-foot-tall monster with glowing eyes and a distinctive style.

A museum dedicated to the legend of Bigfoot in the Appalachian Mountains.

In 1869, Swiss and German immigrants settled in this small town in the mountains of West Virginia.

This abandoned sea fort has become an accidental bird sanctuary.

Ship skeletons haunt Baltimore's waterways.

One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.

An isolated island home to one of the oldest English-speaking communities in the region and Maryland's state dessert.

Built by the patriotic residents of Boonsboro in a single day.

Bizarre Cavern.

This former fire tower found new life as a communications hub complete with a scenic overlook.

This beautiful stone arch bridge wasn't even expected to stand for one day, but people have been crossing it for centuries.

This one-room cabin where the young colonel slept during the French and Indian War.