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jhunsicker

I'm a historian and writer living in Lake George, NY.

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Steingrímsfjörður, Iceland

Drangsnes Hot Tubs

A trio of hidden hot tubs takes advantage of Iceland's natural geothermal vents.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Hekla

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

Darmon Richter

Added by Darmon Richter

Reykjavik, Iceland

Whales of Iceland

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Viking Village Film Set

This replica Viking village was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.

JTYarwood

Added by JTYarwood

Skogar, Iceland

Seljavallalaug

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

Added by aleighde

Haukadalur Geothermal Field

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

Thrihnukagigur Volcano

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

ahvenas

Added by ahvenas

Dettifoss

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Raufarhöfn, Iceland

The Arctic Henge

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Godafoss

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

Added by Sunshinfam

Hveragerði, Iceland

Reykjadalur

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

K Y LE

Added by K Y LE

Bridge Between Continents

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

williamsssej

Added by williamsssej

Fjaðrárgljúfur

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

Added by gabebk101

Jökulsárlón

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

Dampo

Reykjavik, Iceland

Hallgrimskirkja

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Dampo

Kerið Crater Lake

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

leiris

Added by leiris

Hamragarðar, Iceland

Gljúfrabúi

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

Hvítserkur

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

Hólmavík, Iceland

The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

Svartifoss

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Dampo

Grindavík, Iceland

Blue Lagoon

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

Allison

Added by Allison

Shelton, Washington

Vance Creek Viaduct

The second tallest railway trestle bridge in America.

Mira

Monroe, Washington

Wayside Chapel

The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.

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Added by fuzzymonkey4231

Copalis Crossing, Washington

Ghost Forest of Copalis

This grove of ghostly cedars was killed in 1700 by an enormous tsunami, felt from the United States to Japan.

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