San Francisco, California
Alcatraz Island
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
San Jose, California
A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The history and future of cannabis.
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
This notorious Canadian mental institution was home to some of the first LSD experiments and origin of the word "psychedelic."
Indian Head, Saskatchewan
Dedicated to the people of Indian Head, Saskatchewan.
Regina, Saskatchewan
This bushy bug is one of the unsanctioned public sculptures that have survived in Regina.
Regina, Saskatchewan
This Art Deco landmark claims to be the longest bridge over the shortest span of water in the world.
Rosser, Manitoba
The oldest operating steam locomotive in Canada runs along this heritage railway.
Lloydminster, Alberta
This Canadian city is actually two-in-one, even if they only respect the timezone of one side.
Edmonton, Alberta
This unique bridge has been a staple across the Saskatchewan River Valley for more than 100 years.
Drumheller, Alberta
A seven-story wooden coal tipple stands this former mine, the last of many that once covered this area.
Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
This mineral lake known for its healing powers is so buoyant it's been dubbed the "Dead Sea of Canada."
Drumheller, Alberta
A six-person chapel in the middle of Alberta's badlands.
Drumheller, Alberta
Not for the faint of heart, this long pedestrian bridge rewards those who brave the wobbly walk with a beautiful view.
Calgary, Alberta
A herd of colorfully painted bovine statues can be found in the middle of "cowtown."
Bayfield, Prince Edward Island
This engineering marvel is the longest bridge in Canada and one of the longest spans in the world.
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Cascading outward, this waterfall creates the appearance of a flowing veil.
Gimli, Manitoba
Icelandic settlement in Manitoba established in 1875.
Sparwood, British Columbia
Nestled near the mountains of western Canada resides this behemoth earth mover.
Vegreville, Alberta
Possibly the world’s easiest Easter-egg hunt.
Calgary, Alberta
With its webbed walls and bright red coloring, Calgary's iconic bridge looks like a finger trap puzzle stretched across the river.
Bellevue, Alberta
A sleepy little town that had the greatest landslide in North American history fall on it.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
The world's largest moose statue is located (where else?) in Canada.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
How would you like to dine in the same room where some of the Titanic's victims were embalmed?