Angle Inlet, Minnesota
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America's silhouette includes 100 square miles of wilderness jutting into Canada thanks to an old mapmaking error.
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Angle Inlet, Minnesota
America's silhouette includes 100 square miles of wilderness jutting into Canada thanks to an old mapmaking error.
Trassenheide, Germany
The first (but not only) upside-down house in Germany.
Le Morne, Mauritius
Dive into an undersea optical illusion off the coast of Mauritius.
Hiko, Nevada
Many believe these images represent interstellar lifeforms.
Rachel, Nevada
This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.
Quemado, New Mexico
In the remote high desert of New Mexico, a strange array of poles beckon fury from above.
Mogollon, New Mexico
This remote camping site offers incredible stargazing opportunities.
Jayuya, Puerto Rico
The highest peak in Puerto Rico is home to a rare fern that can only be found on six trees at its summit.
Washington, D.C.
The only Civil War battle in Washington D.C. took place near this highest natural point in the city.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
Riverton, West Virginia
Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.
Sunset, South Carolina
The highest point in South Carolina was once owned by an energy company that neglected it but now the state is taking it back.
Government Camp, Oregon
Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels, scores of people have died on its slopes.
Salisbury, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's highest point is spotted with boulders which were pushed to the surface by nothing but cold.
Foster, Rhode Island
As state highpoints go, this spot is one of the lowest, but for years it was also the hardest to climb.
Bellefontaine, Ohio
In this relatively flat state the highest point is an honored place.
Bowman, North Dakota
This simple badlands butte is the highest point in North Dakota and may be the only high point to charge admission.
Wantage, New Jersey
The highest point in New Jersey is marked by a massive, if simply named, obelisk.
Keene Valley, New York
The summit Roosevelt conquered before he descended to become The Chief.
The highest point in Montana is as rugged and singular as the state itself.
Iuka, Mississippi
The highest point in Mississippi is a hilltop that was once used to bombard a nearby town with artillery.
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Minnesota's highest point is a scenic vista marked by a plaque and armies of mosquitoes.
Skanee, Michigan
The honor of highest point in Michigan was almost given to the wrong peak before this mountain won out by 11 inches.