Forks, Washington
Kalaloch Tree of Life
This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.
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Forks, Washington
This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.
North Bend, Washington
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
Key Largo, Florida
An underwater statue of Christ blesses the coral reefs off Key Largo.
Fayetteville, West Virginia
One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
For two weeks every June, fireflies in the Smoky Mountains perform an astonishing light show.
Sintra, Portugal
This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.
Sintra, Portugal
An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.
Rabat, Morocco
Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.
Casablanca, Morocco
An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
Markovščina, Slovenia
Deep underground, the rusting remains of a German water pumping station from World War II.
Idrija, Slovenia
This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.
Postojna, Slovenia
The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.
Postojna, Slovenia
A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.
Bled, Slovenia
This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.
Matavun, Slovenia
This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."
Predjama, Slovenia
Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
Delray Beach, Florida
Japanese gardens dedicated to the Japanese farmer that refused to throw in the trowel.
Hollywood, Florida
An oddity shop inspired by the history of the circus.
North Miami Beach, Florida
St Bernard de Clairvaux Episcopal Church, better known as one of the oldest European buildings in the Western Hemisphere.
Homestead, Florida
The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.
Miami Beach, Florida
12,000 sq. ft. museum tracing erotic art from antiquity to modern times.
Key Biscayne, Florida
Located within a historic park, the beacon is the oldest standing structure in Miami.
Miami, Florida
A perfect circle of 24 mysterious holes dates back to prehistoric times.