Vicksburg, Mississippi
Lower Mississippi River Museum
A free museum that memorializes the deadliest river flood in American history, and the civil engineering efforts to tame the Mississippi River.
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Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal
Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.
Juneau, Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier
A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.
Utulei, American Samoa
Abandoned Mt. Alava Aerial Tramway
The site of abandoned cable car system provides expansive views of Tutuila and nearby capital Pago Pago.
Vaitogi, American Samoa
Turtle and Shark
Rocky cove with large smashing waves tied to an important Samoan cultural story.
Permanently Closed
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
River Country
Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.
Skagway, Alaska
The Golden North Hotel
A classic gold rush hotel can be expected to pick up some ghosts along the way, and the Golden North is no exception.
New York, New York
Castle Williams
In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.
New York, New York
Governors Island
Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.
Brooklyn, New York
Mary A. Whalen Oil Tanker
A retired oil tanker now offering amazing views of New York City.
Brooklyn, New York
Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies
“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."
Fire Island, New York
Fire Island Lighthouse
A historic lighthouse steeped in rumors of ghost and pirate stories.
Sag Harbor, New York
Sag Harbor Cinema
This century-old independent movie theater with an iconic Art Deco neon sign survived a devastating fire in 2016.
Renslow, Washington
Wild Horse Wind Farm
A large wind turbine installation in central Washington State is home to an extensive set of interpretive exhibits.
Richland, Washington
B Reactor
A 1940s nuclear reactor built to produce plutonium for the Manhattan Project.
Richland, Washington
Hanford Site
Nuclear reactor created the plutonium used on Nagasaki.
Victoria, British Columbia
Moss Lady
Greenery cloaks this serene sculpture inspired by the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Victoria, British Columbia
The Empress Hotel
This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
This monument remembers the first Japanese Americans forcibly relocated during World War II.
Port Townsend, Washington
Fort Worden Artillery Battery
An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.
Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend City Hall
City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.
Kamiah, Idaho
Heart of the Monster
This landmark is a central figure in the Nez Perce origin story.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Underground
A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.
Juneau, Alaska
Patsy Ann Statue
Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.
