Three Rivers, California
Tharp’s Log
A 19th-century cabin built into a hollowed-out Sequoia tree.
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Three Rivers, California
A 19th-century cabin built into a hollowed-out Sequoia tree.
Three Rivers, California
Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.
Inyo County, California
Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.
Inyo County, California
The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.
Inyo County, California
"Only the devil could play golf here."
Death Valley, California
Ten 25-foot-tall, beehive-shaped kilns, abandoned in Death Valley.
Sukawati, Indonesia
The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."
Ubud, Indonesia
Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s.
Baraboo, Wisconsin
This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Giant six-pack could provide one person a six-pack a day for 3,351 years.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A unique botanical garden housed in three giant geodesic domes.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Six tiny houses built for working class people form the largest intentional cluster of Wright homes anywhere.
Woodstock, Illinois
See where Bill Murray kidnapped a hapless Punxsutawney Phil.
Denver, Colorado
Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.
Detroit, Michigan
To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.
Detroit, Michigan
These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.
Costa Rica
These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.
Duncan, British Columbia
Canada shows its hockey pride with a giant stick.
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
This patch of old-growth forest is home to Canada's gnarliest tree.
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
Defying all odds, this lonely little tree found a home on a log sticking out of a Canadian lake.
Victoria, British Columbia
The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.
Victoria, British Columbia
Greenery cloaks this serene sculpture inspired by the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Indianapolis, Indiana
This library and museum is dedicated to the life and literature of the Indianapolis native author.