Ironton, Missouri
Taum Sauk Mountain
In the St. Francois Mountains in the Ozarks at 1,772 feet above sea level, Taum Sauk Mountain is the highest (and possibly oldest) peak in Missouri.
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Ironton, Missouri
In the St. Francois Mountains in the Ozarks at 1,772 feet above sea level, Taum Sauk Mountain is the highest (and possibly oldest) peak in Missouri.
Harrison, Nebraska
Otherworldly rock formations and ancient fossils abound in this unique stretch of Nebraska badlands.
Cameron, Montana
A 6-mile-long lake created by an apocalyptic seismic event and the deadly chain reaction that ensued.
Foxworth, Mississippi
A dramatically eroding canyon thousands of miles from the desert.
Aquinnah, Massachusetts
Colorful clay cliffs tower over an unofficial nudist beach on Martha's Vineyard.
Ransom, Kansas
This 100-foot tall bluff located in the western plains of Kansas overlooks a massive reservoir.
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Moonbows over Kentucky.
Waterloo, Iowa
This remote island in Iowa was abandoned after being devastated by flood.
Bluffton, Indiana
Home to some of Indiana's last bison herds.
Mountain Township, Illinois
In the Shawnee National Forest, amazing rock formations peer through the treeline.
Kula, Hawaii
Ten acres of the Kula Forest Reserve make up this wondrous state park.
Lewes, Delaware
World War II-era bunkers are hidden under the beaches of this picturesque park, which is still scattered with wartime watchtowers.
Hamden, Connecticut
Amazing views of Long Island Sound can be seen from this mountaintop tower.
Chinle, Arizona
Red sandstone structures dominate this landscape, which has been inhabited for some 5,000 years.
King Salmon, Alaska
In 1912, this idyllic Alaska landscape was blown apart in the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
Phil Campbell, Alabama
Famous for its bio-luminescent inhabitants, known as "dismalites."
Baltimore, Maryland
This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.
Castellana Grotte, Italy
The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.
Pulpí, Spain
Peek into a cave of giant, glimmering crystals.
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales
A subterranean playground in an abandoned slate mine.
Boston, Massachusetts
A luxury hotel constructed out of a former jail.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
This restaurant serves wood-fired fare served in a natural cave with a live spring.
Milos, Greece
This "volcanic all-day restaurant" is right on the beach.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The imprints of astronaut Charles Duke’s moon boots live on at Myrtle Beach’s official South Carolina Hall of Fame.