Twin Falls, Idaho
Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon Jump Site
Where the famed daredevil attempted to launch himself across a canyon in a custom-built rocket.
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Twin Falls, Idaho
Where the famed daredevil attempted to launch himself across a canyon in a custom-built rocket.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A poignant museum dedicated to the history of the Dutch resistance against Nazi occupation
Gunnison, Colorado
The first railway tunnel to cross the Continental Divide and, at 11,523 feet, was once the highest railroad tunnel in the world.
West Orange, New Jersey
Take a step into the workshop where Edison and his employees revolutionized the world.
Hamden, Connecticut
Amazing views of Long Island Sound can be seen from this mountaintop tower.
Waimea, Hawaii
This ruined fort and statue are a testament to the last king of Kaua‘i’s savvy diplomacy skills, which briefly brought Russians to Hawai‘i.
Durham, North Carolina
Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.
Tbilisi, Georgia
This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.
Seventeen Seventy, Australia
A cairn commemorating James Cook's second landing in Australia.
Xodhé, Mexico
Warm water springs inside an astounding canyon.
Annapolis, Maryland
The oldest military monument in the United States.
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Constructed in 1676, this stone memorial is believed to be the oldest veteran's memorial in the United States.
Mägipe, Estonia
One of the oldest lighthouses in the world has been in continuous use since it was first built in 1531.
Tucson, Arizona
During World War II this was the site of an "honor camp" used as a prison for draft dodgers, Native American conscientious objectors, and Japanese-Americans—including a man who brought his case against the camp to the Supreme Court.
Banff, Alberta
Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.
Banff, Alberta
The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
At this beautifully preserved Pre-Hispanic site, you can see ancient petroglyphs with depictions of llamas and alpacas.
Pine Valley, Utah
This church was constructed by a shipbuilder and designed like an upside-down boat.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
This shale formation along the Appalachian Trail once inspired the third president of the United States.
Odder, Denmark
An abandoned bear enclosure from a 19th-century zoo located in a Danish forest.
Dunmore, West Virginia
This lookout tower built in the 1930s is now an in-demand cabin with what might be the best view of the Seneca State Forest.
Mt Nebo, West Virginia
A lighthouse on this West Virginia lake started as a joke, then the forces of nature helped make it a reality.
Portsmouth, Virginia
Get up close and personal at this Fresnel Lens.
Ludlow, Vermont
A 60-foot-tall tower provides unparalleled views of the southern Green Mountains.