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Pierce County, Washington, United States
Mt. Rainier National Park
With a glacier-lined, active volcano as its centerpiece, it’s no surprise that this gem of a national park has a long history of daring adventure.
Tiny Houses
Greely, Pennsylvania, United States
Camp Timber Tops
Coming here since 1961, campers have come to the Poconos to take part in Camp Timber Tops---we hope the cabins have heating.
Petit-Rocher, New Brunswick, Canada
Petit-Rocher
"Don’t let Petit-Rocher’s size fool you — its story is as grand as its traditions. Step into this tiny French enclave and be transported to another time."
Dysart et al, Ontario, Canada
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve
The Reserve is home to the first sustainable forest in Canada.
Whitefish, Montana, United States
Whitefish Mountain Resort
No, your eyes don’t deceive you. Ghosts indeed haunt this special ski resort, but they’re friendlier than you’d think — and they can only be found here.
Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Pedrick Storehouse
This "bewitching" wharf building carries on the legacy of a once vibrant harbor.
Frontignano (Ussita), Marche, Italy
Frontignano Coturnice Ski-lift Station
Sip a cappuccino and hop on the lift as we dive in to one of Italy's national pastimes.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
Seaside Post Office
One of the most photographed Post Office buildings in the United States, it's only been around for a little over 30 years!
Cornwall, United Kingdom
The Mousehole
A sleepy village with a famous pie that doesn't include cheese.
Tropoja, Albania
Valbona Valley
This untamed haven of mountains, caves, and rivers has a special place in Albanian culture.
Nymindegab, Denmark
Ese Houses
In the sleepy village of Nymindegab, the 200+ permanent residents still utilize relics of this industry: Esehusene.
Tremont, Maine, United States
Great Gott Island
Great Gott Island doesn’t have any running electricity or cars, with seasonal inhabitants relying on kerosene lamps and propane-powered water heaters.
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Percé, Quebec, Canada
Bonaventure Island
This island is home to a large population--but it's not humans.
Eyjafjörður, Iceland
Hauganes Village
This small fishing village is home to 140 residents, humpbacks--and hot tubs.
Patagonia, Argentina
El Chaltén
The isolated mountain village in Argentinian Patagonia is a famous hotspot for hiking culture, and a backpacker’s paradise.
Columbia, California, United States
Old Columbia Schoolhouse
California's first two-story brick schoolhouse.
Vieira de Leiria, Portugal
Striped Bungalows
Open for the summer season, these stalls sell ice cream, beach toys, and the like, while blending seamlessly with the typical striped homes of the region.
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kibo Hut
Nearly every climber who has summited since has recorded his or her thoughts about the extreme accomplishment in a book stored in a wooden box at the top.
Lake Nipissing, Canada
Ice-Fishing Shacks
These humble winter homes do not merely provide accommodation for some sort of recreational activity, they enable a way of life.
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
Days’ Cottages
A failed plan for a dream beach house led to the successful creation of Days' Cottages.
Millinocket, Maine, United States
Baxter State Park
When Maine governor Percival Baxter established Baxter State Park, he wrote into its deed that it would remain "forever wild".
Bokeelia, Florida, United States
Historic Fishing Shacks
These humble seafaring shacks are all that's left of a once booming fishing industry.
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Moose, Wyoming, United States
Mormon Row Pink House
This iconic homestead got its exterior through an innocent mix-up over paint colors.
Dunkirk, France
Plage de Malo-les-Bains
Failed French alfalfa farm becomes a beautiful beach destination.
Hofsós, Iceland
Grafarkirkja
Iceland's oldest turf church bears the carvings of a renowned 17th century woodworker.
Silverton, Colorado, United States
Old Arcade Trading Company
This family-run gift shop inhabits a building that was once a bordello.
Bolton Valley, Vermont, United States
Waffle Cabin
The cozy, quaint Waffle Cabin serves Liege-style waffles, a unique recipe native to Belgium.
Giogo del Maniva, Italy
Maniva Ski Resort
From war to venerated winter sport, the Pass is now a ski resort where “the paradise of snow and nature is the ideal vacation spot both in winter and summer.”
Alberta, Canada
Banff National Park
Canada's oldest national park, Banff National Park established its warden service in 1909.
Wilbur-by-the-Sea, Florida, United States
House on S Atlantic Avenue
This community on the Florida coast is one of only two in its county to not have any condos or hotels.
San Jose, California, United States
Alviso Marina County Park
Migratory birds and historic salt flats are some of the attractions visitors can see while walking along the boardwalks at Alviso Marina County Park.
Hamburg-Blankenese, Germany
Blankeneser Segel Club
The Blankeneser Segel Club (BSC) is the oldest sailing club in Germany with direct access to the river Elbe, one of the three major rivers in Central Europe
Georgetown, Colorado, United States
Capital Prize Gold Mine
The Capital Prize Gold Mine acceses the Aetna Vein, the major source of gold and silver in Colorado's Georgetown Valley.
Banff National Park, Canada
Storm Mountain Lodge
This log cabin escape is located within Canada's oldest National Park.