Places rubysage Wants to Go

Internationally recognized group that works to protect the wolf and educate the public about its plight.

An abandoned aircraft sits submerged in a lake in the Alaska wilderness.

The "Gateway to the Arctic" connects Barrow's indigenous population with the sea and its traditional industry: whaling.

A statue in Enterprise, Alabama hailing the fast food giant Ronald McDonald, stylized as a boll weevil.

The quiet resting place of a rock and roll legend.

This papier-mâché diorama celebrates an unusual landmark: the brightly-colored runoff from a local sock factory.

Underneath this water pump, Annie Sullivan helped Keller speak her first words.

Large rocks have been painted to whimsically resemble wild and farm animals.

A unique book shop with a collection of rare tomes and a nostalgia museum.

Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.

This architectural triumph is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Alabama.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

Famous for its bio-luminescent inhabitants, known as "dismalites."

The remains of an idyllic small town built for the film 'Big Fish' still stand around a rundown main street.

This natural wonder drops 16 stories straight down through rare flora and streaming waterfalls.

One person’s lost luggage is another person’s treasure.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

One of the world's most definitive collections of musical instruments, spanning all cultures and historical periods.

America's smallest town is run by its single citizen/mayor/librarian/bartender.

In addition to fishing and camping, this spot in Nebraska’s Sandhills is one of the world’s darkest places.

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.

Inside this museum resides a boot fit for a giant.

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.

Do you think your job stinks? Welcome to the only Limburger cheese plant in America.