Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Sheepeater Cliff
Around half a million years ago, these magnificent columnar basalt cliffs were formed from cooling lava.
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Around half a million years ago, these magnificent columnar basalt cliffs were formed from cooling lava.
Morrissey, British Columbia
In British Columbia, a unique microclimate has allowed these trees to live much longer than they usually would.
Bellevue, Alberta
Despite being dead since the 1970s, this Canadian tree is kept upright and intact by adoring locals.
Libby, Montana
Mining caused an asbestos emergency in this small town.
Boundary County, Idaho
Population: three people, two dogs, and one old grouch.
Mitchell, Oregon
Make it an offering.
Mitchell, Oregon
Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.
Neskowin, Oregon
The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.
Bandon, Oregon
According to legend, this rock represents a young girl trapped by an evil ocean spirit.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
Salem, West Virginia
This abandoned train tunnel has been the subject of countless ghost stories for years.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
This remote Scottish isle is only inhabited by seals, birds, and the memory of a tragic settlement.
Kirkjubøur, Faroe Islands
This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.
Hoyvík, Faroe Islands
Located more than 600 feet beneath sea level, this tunnel boasts the world's first undersea roundabout.
Bordoy, Faroe Islands
Despite finally receiving electricity in 1970, this tiny town is now deserted.
Kunoy, Faroe Islands
The abandoned village of Skarð aptly illustrates the idiom "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."
Eiriksstadhir, Iceland
This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.
Iceland
The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.
Eiðar, Iceland
This tiny cabin was home to one of Iceland's most famous painters and was the only land he ever owned.
Djúpivogur, Iceland
This natural rock formation features seemingly unnatural vertical ridges that have been blamed on elves.
Ikateq, Greenland
A surprisingly beautiful abandoned World War II military base in East Greenland.
Devon Island, Nunavut
The closest thing to Mars on Earth.
Nunavut
The remote graves mark the mysterious deaths of four 19th century explorers.
Baffin, Unorganized, Nunavut
The third-largest island in Canada is one of the remotest places on Earth.