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Silver Creek Preserve in Bellevue, Idaho
In the high desert near Picabo, Idaho, a cold, wildlife-filled stream winds through wetlands and grasslands, fed not primarily by mountain r
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Timothy Dexter’s William Pitt Statue in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport is one of the most well-known and vibrant coastal communities in Massachusetts. Located near the mouth of the Merrimack River an
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Acueducto de La Partida in Madrid, Spain
Madrid may have its famous fountains and grand boulevards, but hidden in the Casa de Campo is a rather more unexpected piece of engineering:
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Bunker Tombé in Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer, France
The Bunker in Sainte Marguerite sur Mer is a massive WWII German blockhaus that originally sat atop the coastal cliffs before decades of ero
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Duong Long Cham Towers in Binh An, Vietnam
Rising from the rural landscape of Binh Dinh, the Duong Long Cham Towers are a breathtaking architectural anomaly. Constructed during the la
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Unusual Picnic Places Around the World
There’s nothing quite like a picnic surrounded by friends and family, soaking in the sun, sharing snacks, and enjoying the sounds of nature.
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Cape Bear Lighthouse and Marconi Station in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island
Cape Bear Lighthouse has been in operation since 1881, and it's light can be seen up to 22km/14 mi away. For a small fee, take a tour of the
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Liberation Mural in Indio, California
The artwork created by Mexican artist Hervey Garcia, draws from Eadweard Muybridge's 1878 motion photography The Horse in Motion. As vehicle
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Fir Street Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio
In the mid-nineteenth century, farmland west of Cleveland was purchased by real estate speculators and subdivided for development. The Fir S
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The Ring in Montreal, Quebec
Located at the intersection of McGill College Ave and Rue Cathcart, this piece of industrial artwork by Claude Cormier looks like a giant hu
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Ancient Underwater Wall of Nhon Hai in Quy Nhơn Đông, Vietnam
At the coast of Nhon Hai in Quy Nhon, a mysterious wall lies partly submerged beneath the sea. The structure extends from the rocky coast of
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12 Sculptures Made From Recycled Materials
For time immemorial, human beings have generated trash ... lots and lots of trash. And from the aqueducts and municipal dumps of ancient tim
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Nelson House in Yorktown, Virginia
The Nelson House looks remarkably composed for a building that survived the Siege of Yorktown. Standing along Yorktown's Main Street, the Ge
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Watermen’s Museum in Yorktown, Virginia
Unlike museums that focus on naval battles or famous ships, the Watermen’s Museum celebrates the ordinary people who built a culture around
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Fossil Beach at York River State Park in Williamsburg, Virginia
The trail to Fossil Beach winds through a forest, a marsh, and ends at what appears to be an unassuming stretch of sand along the York River
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Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Williamsburg, Virginia
Just a few miles from Jamestown, Chickahominy Riverfront Park sits at the edge of a tidal river that has changed remarkably little since Eng
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Freedom Park in Williamsburg, Virginia
At first glance, Freedom Park seems like simply a peaceful escape into nature. Mountain bikers weave through miles of trails. Families picni
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Jolly's Mill Pond in Williamsburg, Virginia
On a quiet stretch of water just outside Williamsburg, recipes, archives, and heirloom crops are revealing stories that conventional history
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Beyond Colonial Williamsburg: 11 Events Worth Planning a Trip Around
The Historic Triangle is often associated with powdered wigs, Revolutionary War reenactments, and America’s founding story. But between Will
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Scarborough Marsh in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough Marsh looks like a simple place ruled by tides and birds. But a deeper story lies just beneath the surface of the water. Across
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14 Mesmerizing Mazes and Labyrinths
Since antiquity, mazes and labyrinths have been places of spiritual reflection and deep contemplation. The famous Egyptian Labyrinth at Hawa
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Jingling Pot in England
Jingling Pot is one of the most popular vertical cave systems in the West Kingsdale area of Yorkshire. The cave, or as is known locally, pot
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North American Cryptid Museum in Plano, Texas
Allen Hopps, owner and creator of the North American Cryptid Museum (NACM) in Plano, Texas, has a message he wants everyone to hear: Our wor
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Bunski Kanal in Malo Polje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tucked away just a few minutes from Mostar, Bunski Kanal is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most overlooked natural treasures. Here, the eme
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