Seattle, Washington
Ballard Terminal Railroad
The spur that wouldn’t die.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Seattle, Washington
The spur that wouldn’t die.
Baker City, Oregon
A bronze replica of half-consumed salt lick honors a quirky town tradition.
Portland, Oregon
A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.
Portland, Oregon
The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.
New York, New York
A collection of fanzines, recordings, and documents detailing the rise and influence of the feminist punk movement.
New York, New York
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
The iconic Manhattan corner that was once the site of the Beastie Boys' fake clothing store.
New York, New York
A discreet little stairway on St. Nicholas Avenue leads to a quaint and unexpected cobblestone street of 19th century wooden rowhouses.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the now-less-hidden floral gems of the "Emerald Necklace."
Oakland, California
Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.
Las Vegas, Nevada
These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.
Mecca, California
World's largest collection devoted to one fruit.
Inyo County, California
The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.
Joshua Tree, California
While exploring the desert, you can stop by the home of a fictional heretic from a parallel universe.
Goleta, California
A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.
Joshua Tree, California
An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Joshua Tree, California
The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."
Escondido, California
A large sculptural artwork and garden in Escondido, California.
Joshua Tree, California
Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."
Bodfish, California
One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.
Landers, California
A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.
Landers, California
Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.
Yucca Valley, California
A meditative space out of a fantasy story.
Santa Barbara, California
Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.