Places nickelcurry Wants to Go

Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.

A whimsical village of unique treehouses resides in a Washington forest.

Where pardoned turkeys once spent their all-too-brief final days.

New York City's only wildlife rehabilitation center treats more than 3,000 feathered and furry patients each year.

Every year locals give the bear a fresh coat of paint to preserve its signature goofy grin.

Dozens of feral felines rule a segment of Hollywood's only graveyard.

Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

Locals transformed this Canadian evergreen into a secret hangout with spectacular views of Vancouver's skyline.

The residents at this Yellowstone wildlife park will certify your cooler as "bear-proof."

This monument honors the life of a long-suffering lion whose story captivated the world.

A tiny memorial for the year the Connecticut River almost destroyed New England.

This statue honors the thousands of Allied avians that served and died for France during World War I.

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'

Robot jockeys ride their humped mounts to victory as part of a 21st-century twist on an ancient desert sport.

A private selection of curiosities, carefully curated by a young Brighton local.

Visitors are welcome to enter this lush Key West sanctuary to entertain its plethora of rescued parrots.

This natural wonder is disappearing at an alarming rate.

The remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered in this mammoth cave, one of the largest in Asia.

The home of pigs, snakes, chameleons, and the alleged largest bunny in the United States.

Over 100 million years ago, beach-bound dinosaurs left permanent marks on San Antonio's landscape.

This research hub in the Amazon Rainforest is perched amid one of the world's most biologically diverse landscapes.