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Rachel Rudwall

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2026

If you want to know what it's like to climb Kilimanjaro, paraglide with a hawk (a.k.a. "parahawk"), ice climb while simultaneously acting as the Director of Photography on an EMMY-nominated TV show, direct award-worthy content for Lady Gaga, or SCUBA dive cage-free with bull sharks, Rachel's the woman to ask. As an EMMY-Nominated On-Camera Host, Producer, Camera Operator, Writer, Award-Winning Photographer, and Explorers Club Fellow, Rachel has traveled all seven continents, lived in three countries and journeyed through 80+ nations. She likes the stuff that makes palms sweaty and brains explode with inspiration.
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Silent Rock

Rhododendron, Oregon

Silent Rock

According to legend, you must remain completely silent while passing this man-made mound or suffer the consequences.

North Falls in August 2017.  Telephoto view.

Mehama, Oregon

Silver Falls State Park

Multiple waterfalls and several historic CCC buildings anchor this state park in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Mt. Hood trying to hide behind the trees at the tulip farm.

Woodburn, Oregon

Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm

This little slice of the Netherlands in the Pacific Northwest blooms in a rainbow of color each spring.

The H-4 Hercules, aka "Spruce Goose."

McMinnville, Oregon

The Spruce Goose

The wooden airship was the largest flying boat ever built.

The museum as seen from the road.

McMinnville, Oregon

Evergreen Aviation Museum

Home of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose.

The Ice Mountain bobsled roller coaster.

Turner, Oregon

Enchanted Forest

This charmingly homemade amusement park has been growing for 40 years.

Tree Climbing Planet

Oregon City, Oregon

Tree Climbing Planet

This Oregon farm is dedicated to teaching people the professional art of tree climbing.

TMK Creamery

Canby, Oregon

TMK Creamery

Here, cows that make vodka are treated like celebrities.

Krujë Castle in Albania.

Krujë, Albania

Krujë Castle

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

Old Thomas

Tallinn, Estonia

Old Thomas

The Guardian of Tallinn.

Balti Jaam Market

Tallinn, Estonia

Balti Jaam Market

Kihnu Island

Rootsiküla, Estonia

Kihnu Island

This little gem in the Gulf of Riga has a very rich heritage and distinct culture.

St Olaf's Church Tower

Tallinn, Estonia

Saint Olaf's Church

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

Hellemann Tower and City Walls

Tallinn, Estonia

Hellemann Tower and City Walls

Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The Zaisan Memorial

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

Khustain Nuruu National Park

Mongolia

Khustain Nuruu National Park

The grassy landscape is home to the world's last truly wild horses.

You can stand on top of the horse's head.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Genghis Khan Statue Complex

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

Paro Airport.

Paro, Bhutan

Paro International Airport

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

Chimi Lhakhang

Punakha, Bhutan

Chimi Lhakhang

This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."

View of Trongsa Dzong from Trongsa village

Trongsa, Bhutan

Trongsa Dzong

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

Head on view of the Buddha Dordenma statue

Thimphu, Bhutan

Buddha Dordenma Statue

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

Taktsang Palphug Monastery

Paro, Bhutan

Paro Taktsang

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

Hobbiton

Matamata, New Zealand

Hobbiton

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.

Kayakers visit the Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay

Taupō, New Zealand

Ngātoro-i-rangi Carving at Mine Bay

This 46-foot-tall carving of a legendary Māori navigator can only be visited by boat.

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