Freeport, Maine
The Desert of Maine
This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Freeport, Maine
This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.
New York, New York
A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.
Gurdon, Arkansas
A mysterious light floating in the trees of Arkansas may be a piezoelectric effect.
York, Maine
True to its name, this bouncy walkway may be the world’s smallest suspension bridge.
Hawaii
This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.
Silver City, New Mexico
These ruins of a pre-Columbian cliff village are among the most beautiful and well preserved in New Mexico.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.
Providence, Rhode Island
A 19th century library favored by Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, known by locals as "the Ath."
New York, New York
Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.
San Antonio, Texas
The summer home of the largest colony of bats in the world.
Pasadena, California
A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.
Corolla, North Carolina
One of the best places to see wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.
Ansted, West Virginia
The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.
Washington Island, Wisconsin
This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.
Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.
St. Petersburg, Florida
A luxuriant botanical garden below sea level.
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Moonbows over Kentucky.
Keenesburg, Colorado
The world's largest carnivore sanctuary is home to over 450 meat-eating rescues.
Memphis, Tennessee
Home to drunken tower-climbing goats... seriously.
Carnation, Washington
This medieval village/restaurant perpetually celebrates the year 1376.
Manistique, Michigan
This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.
Memphis, Tennessee
Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.
Pikeville, Tennessee
Labor provided by Great Depression-era programs restored these 25,000 acres in Tennessee.