Pismo Beach, California
Monarch Butterfly Grove
Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.
Places I've been
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Pismo Beach, California
Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.
San Luis Obispo, California
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
San Rafael, California
Frank Lloyd Wright died a year before construction on his largest public project even began.
Inverness, California
This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.
Calistoga, California
A sculpture dedicated to Napa Valley's oldest mineral water company.
Eureka, California
Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.
Sea Ranch, California
This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.
Jenner, California
The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Leggett, California
This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.
Fort Bragg, California
A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.
Santa Rosa, California
A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.
Okemos, Michigan
The last remaining tollhouse in Michigan built during the 19th-century plank road craze.
Papaikou, Hawaii
More than 2,000 species of tropical plants call this nature preserve and sanctuary home.
Leadville, Colorado
At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.
Aspen, Colorado
Despite being one of the most photographed vistas in the Rockies these twin peaks are rightfully known as the "Deadly Bells."
Chicago, Illinois
A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
This is one really big nut.
Frankfurt, Germany
The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.
Baker, California
Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.
New York, New York
This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.
Salinas, California
Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.