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Mike Walker

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2019

Hiker, peakbagger, roadtripper and occasional writer from New Mexico, USA. When I'm not travelling I'm researching detailed itineraries so I can use my time on the road to see as much as possible. There's plenty of time to rest at home!
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My Travel Interests

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Mendenhall Glacier and Lake, and Nugget Falls, Tongass National Forest

Juneau, Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.

The Upside Forest of Glacier Gardens

Juneau, Alaska

The Upside-Down Forest of Glacier Gardens

Upside-down trees serve as natural flower pots in this hanging garden of Alaska.

Dr. Seuss House

Talkeetna, Alaska

Dr. Seuss House aka The Goose Creek Tower

This whimsical stacked cabin looks like something out of a children's book.

The great stone maze. (Grégoire Tricoire/Atlas Obscura)

Nébias, France

Labyrinthe Vert de Nebias

Green labyrinth formed by a karstic maze hidden in a preserved oak forest.

Entrance to the cave

Alliat, France

Niaux Cave Paintings

Trek into the depths of the cave where 17,000-year-old paintings exist alongside 400-year-old graffiti.

Abandoned village of Hallsands.

Hallsands, England

Ruins of Hallsands

The abandoned fishing village was swept right into the sea.

Kaneana Cave

Waianae, Hawaii

Kaneana Cave

This coastal cavern is associated with the Hawaiian god of creation.

Ioki Cave

Aki, Japan

Ioki Cave

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

Umi Statue

Aurora, Colorado

Umi Statue

This depiction of the earth mother welcomes new life into Aurora Highlands.

Iguazu Falls

Foz do Iguaçu, Argentina

Iguazu Falls

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.

Coso Rock Art District

Inyo County, California

Coso Rock Art District

A mountain range on an active U.S. Navy base hides thousands of mysterious prehistoric rock carvings.

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

Santa Barbara, California

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

Stairway to Heaven's Gate

Zhangjiajie, China

Tianmen Shan

A total of 999 stairs lead visitors through a massive hole in a mountain known as the Gateway to Heaven.

Lac Souterrain de Saint-Léonard

Saint-Léonard, Switzerland

Lac Souterrain de Saint-Léonard

The largest underground lake in Europe.

Rakotzbrücke

Gablenz, Germany

Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.

The central interior of Leadenhall Market

London, England

Leadenhall Market

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.

The Pierre Percée in all of its glory

Pierre-Châtel, France

La Pierre Percée

According to a local legend, this peculiar mountaintop rock formation is actually a demon that was turned into stone.

Museum of Ancient Life

Lehi, Utah

Museum of Ancient Life

Largest collection of mounted dinosaur specimens in the world.

Nola's Iris Garden
Permanently Closed

San Jose, California

Nola's Iris Garden

Exquisite irises bloom every spring in this hillside garden.

Wupatki Spirit Totem

Flagstaff, Arizona

Wupatki Spirit Totem

A mysterious spirit totem at the edge of Navajo lands.

The facade of the church, still under construction.

Barcelona, Spain

Sagrada Família

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Hell House Altar
Permanently Closed

Ellicott City, Maryland

St. Mary's College

The haunting "Hell House Altar" is one of the few remnants of an abandoned college that has been a magnet for local legends.

Les Escaules

L'Alt Empordà, Spain

Les Escaules

At the foot of a waterfall lies a peaceful swimming lagoon and evidence of over 60,000 years of human habitation.

Snowdon

Caernarfon, Wales

Snowdon

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

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