Kokopelli

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2015

Positive deviant, Iconoclast, Wikipedia, Kokopelli, Curmudgeon, Memomagnetist, Retired Teacher, Ed Tech, Social Media, Travel, Route 66, MINI Cooper, Hiking

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My Location Interests

Washington, D.C.

My Travel Badges

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West Virginia Visitor

As part of the West Virginia Destination Challenge, this badge celebrates the beginning of your journey through West Virginia's remarkable places. Every place you mark brings you closer to discovering more of what makes the Mountain State unique.

Next Badge: West Virginia Adventurer You're just getting started. Mark 10 West Virginia places as Been There or Want to Go to unlock the Adventurer badge.
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Ford's Route 66 Exploration Challenge

You explored one of America's most iconic highways by marking at least three remarkable places along historic Route 66.
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Ford's Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge

You expanded your map during the Ford Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge and reached the milestone required to unlock this limited edition badge.
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25 States Visited

You've visited 25 U.S. states and are halfway to exploring all 50. Every state has its own hidden wonders, and you're well on your way to discovering them.

Next Badge: 50 States Visited Visit all 50 states to earn the highest state exploration badge.
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50 States Visited

You've visited every U.S. state. Few travelers reach all 50, making this one of Atlas Obscura's highest travel achievements.
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First Contribution

This badge celebrates your first contribution to the Atlas Obscura community and the role you play in helping others discover wonder.

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Places Kokopelli Wants to Go

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Places I want to go

Places on this traveler's wishlist.

Hornet Balls

Goldvein, Virginia

Hornet Balls

These massive concrete balls were used to mine gold in Virginia.

Barboursville

Barboursville, Virginia

Barboursville Ruins

The ruins of this Thomas-Jefferson-designed mansion have been left to crumble since the Christmas Day they burnt down.

World's Heaviest Ball of Twine

Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin

World's Heaviest Ball of Twine

Tirelessly maintained by a Wisconsin man named JFK.

aka Da Yooper Tourist Trap, aptly named

Ishpeming, Michigan

Da Yoopers Tourist Trap

A comedy troupe's collection of bizarre humor.

Chicken McNuggest about to be enjoyed at the new McFarthest Spot in NV

Tonopah, Nevada

McFarthest Spot

The farthest you can be in the contiguous U.S. from a McDonald's location.