Inyo County, California
Fossil Falls
Smooth basaltic rocks tell a tale of ancient glacial waterfalls.
Places I've been
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Inyo County, California
Smooth basaltic rocks tell a tale of ancient glacial waterfalls.
Sunnyvale, California
An Aladdin's cave of old Silicon Valley tech.
Sunnyvale, California
A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.
Mountain View, California
One of the largest free-standing structures ever built, this dirigible hangar is now simply a giant skeleton.
Los Gatos, California
An ominous concrete cube cuts a dystopian silhouette atop this California mountain.
New Delhi, India
The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.
Mexico City, Mexico
Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
An artisanal toy-maker’s works are highlighted in this museum dedicated to the craft of toys.
San Francisco, California
The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.
Utah
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
Springdale, Utah
The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Fairfield, Australia
Is there such thing as too many fruit bats? Not anymore.
London, England
London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.
London, England
This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.
Melbourne, Australia
Taxidermy of the racing horse with a huge heart, who inspired hope in the Depression.
Melbourne, Australia
Once housing children next to hardened criminals this historic jail once displayed Ned Kelly's skull until it was stolen.
Ventnor, Australia
An unphotographable nightly march of tens of thousands of "fairy penguins" from sea to shore.
Melbourne, Australia
The word 'wunderkammer' translates as 'wonder-chamber'. This Wunderkammer is both a museum and a retail store.
Melbourne, Australia
The bullet-banged DIY suit of armour belonging to Australia’s most famous outlaw.
Melbourne, Australia
This historic Melbourne bullet factory is fully encased in a massive glass and steel cone.
Melbourne, Australia
Every hour a secret compartment drops from this giant pocket watch, revealing a lovely surprise.
Melbourne, Australia
A friendly monster lurks outside the State Library Victoria.
Melbourne, Australia
Children's author May Gibbs's beloved stories about the tiny, human-like "Gumnut Babies" are immortalized in bronze.