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Lynyrd Skynyrd Monument in Magnolia, Mississippi

September 6, 2021

This seven-ton, black granite monument was dedicated in 2019 to the memory of those who died and those who lived through the 1977 plane crash of the iconic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. On October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd was flying to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a concert at Louisiana State University, when their plane ran out of fuel. It crashed into the woods near Gillsburg, Mississippi. Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, singer Cassie Gaines, manager...

Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs in San Pedro de...

September 6, 2021

San Pedro de Atacama is a true hub for tourism, allowing access to many sites like geysers, salt lakes, historical cities, and more. Given that all these locations are so close, it is no surprise that the town became so popular with tourists as a sort of base camp. However, not all of the things that are close by are equally popular, some undeservingly so. The Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs are one such site that you won’t find on most...

Via Mala in Bergamo, Italy

September 6, 2021

Via Mala is a stretch of an ancient road that links Val di Scalve to Valcamonica along the Dezzo river, which runs at the bottom of a deep gorge. On one side of this gorge, a precarious road was carved out of the rock. Water constantly drips from the sides and ceiling of the overhanging rock, stopping only in winter, when pillars of ice form along the road. To one side of the road is coarse rock, and to...

Banff Wildlife Crossings in Improvement District No....

September 6, 2021

As highway systems have grown in North America, collisions between wildlife and vehicles have become a massive problem. These accidents include animals of all sizes, from elk to snakes, and each one takes a toll on the environment. Not only can these collisions cause harm for both the driver and the animal, roadways that cut through animals’ natural habitats can also cut off migration routes. For over 20 years now, the solution in Banff National Park has been its...

Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine in Walhalla,...

September 6, 2021

The 1800s gold rush had a great effect on the state of Victoria and Australia as a whole. The ruins and corresponding riches of gold mining enterprises can be seen across the country. One such example is the town of Walhalla in rural Victoria. The town lies in a valley surrounded by mountains and can be reached by a winding road. The town itself is so well preserved and most of the original buildings from the gold mining era...

How We Got Our Wings

September 6, 2021

For travelers, there’s nothing like the feeling of taking off in an airplane, speeding through the heavens on the way to discover a new destination. That privilege of modern air travel is hard won, its foundations laid by the geniuses, scientists, achievers and daredevils who took risks and made the discoveries that allowed them to take flight. To celebrate such pioneering, The Monument to a Century of Flight in Kitty Hawk in North Carolina’s Outer Banks is a must-visit....

Podcast: Atlas Obscura 101

September 6, 2021

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. We’ve made 100 episodes of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, and figured it was time to hear from the people who make it happen. Enjoy! (And go back and catch up on any episodes you’ve missed.) Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some...

Cave and Basin National Historic Site in...

September 5, 2021

In 1883, when three Canadian Pacific Railway workers stumbled onto the warm, mineral-filled waters in a cave nestled in Sulphur Mountain in Banff, they couldn’t have guessed that their discovery would lead to Canada’s first national park. But just a few years later, that’s what it would become. Although it’s true that those three workers—brothers William and Tom McCardell and Frank McCabe—did first see the waters for themselves in 1883, First Nations people had been enjoying the hot springs...

Columbia Icefield Skywalk in Jasper, Alberta

September 4, 2021

Jutting out about 115 feet (35 meters) from a cliff face, with a thick glass bottom, the Columbia Icefield Skywalk offers a clear view of Jasper National Park’s Sunwapta Valley 918 feet (280 meters) below. As one of the project’s engineers put it, “It’s surreal to be projected off a sheer cliff face with nothing but glass under your feet.” And, yeah, probably so. But the Skywalk also offers a chance to see the park from a whole new...

Stone's Public House in Ashland, Massachusetts

September 3, 2021

Tucked away in the historic district of downtown Ashland, near the old railroad tracks, is a two-story red building. A portrait of a man is prominently displayed on the sign, hanging above the main entrance. This is Stone’s Public House. Massachusetts and the New England area are home to many historical pubs. However, the story of Stone’s and its alleged ghosts is what draws many visitors through its doors. In 1832, John Stone, a captain in the local militia and...

In the 1800s, This British Isle Was...

September 3, 2021

Skyscraper cabbages: That’s how botanist Edgar Anderson described the massive kale endemic to Jersey, the little island off the coast of France. You can almost hear the wonder in his voice as he recalls his visit: “The lower leaves had all been harvested from time to time, as green food for cattle, and the plants had kept on growing until they were well over my head; I really walked in their shade.” Up until recently, 12-foot kale was a...

Jättegrytan i Skarpnäck (Skarpnäck Giant's Kettle) in...

September 3, 2021

Giant kettles are round holes that date back to the ice age, created by melting glacier water pushing rocks against the bedrock. The distribution of these kettles varies heavily from place to place, as the right conditions are needed with both glacier size, available rocks, and proper bedrock beneath. Stockholm has a hand full of these kettles (including one located in the basement of a courthouse), but this one is the largest and best-preserved. This specific kettle was discovered...

On a Remote Island, Locals Protect Seabird...

September 3, 2021

Dario D’Emanuele stretches out on his side among black and brittle volcanic rocks. He reaches into the narrow burrow with both arms. In one hand, he holds a small flashlight that catches a glint in the eyes of the seabird watching him warily. In the other hand, he holds a homemade tool called a corco: a stick with the bowl of a spoon, bent at 90 degrees, at one end. It resembles a ladle, and with a deft movement,...

Tree Mansion of Archibald Walk in Washington,...

September 3, 2021

This cheerful and rather fully-featured treehouse slightly overhangs a pedestrian pathway known as Archibald Walk in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., but an ongoing legal battle could determine its fate Some neighbors have objected to the treehouse’s existence, since it overhangs a public right of way (by about 20 inches), and have lobbied for its removal. The owners thought they had gotten all the correct permits before building it, but things got complicated after the neighbors pushed...

Péndulo de Tequisquiapan in Tequisquiapan, Mexico

September 3, 2021

Determining the true center of a country or any geopolitical entity always comes with its problems and difficulties. If extreme points are located in faraway islands (like Hawai’i would be to the United States and, to a lesser degree, Isla de Guadalupe and Isla Mujeres are to Mexico), should these be taken into account when calculating the center? How about the territories of associated states? What happens when territory is lost to conflict? If the official center remains unchanged,...

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