Raven Traveler's User Profile - Atlas Obscura

Raven Traveler

I love traveling. When I have the opportunity to do so, I may crosscheck the "Atlas," to see what may be at my travel destination or along the way.

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Mazama, Washington

Mazama Queen Mine

The crumbling remains of a gold mine that was operational in the 1930s.

Curious Crow

Added by Curious Crow

Ponsford, Minnesota

Old Headquarters Historic Monument

A chimney and a plaque are all that remains of a logging camp that once cleared out a large swath of Minnesota's old-growth forest.

Added by krambo

Tallinn, Estonia

Hellemann Tower and City Walls

Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Ringwood, Australia

'Mullum Mullum the Owl'

A sculpture of the largest owl in Australia.

Added by Obscuravibes

Valley Falls, Kansas

Saint Joseph the Woodworker Shrine

A steeple that now houses a small church.

Josh Belcher

Added by Josh Belcher

Destin, Florida

Destin Fish Museum

Dedicated to the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village."

Kimberly Damon Bates

Added by Kimberly Damon Bates

Byards Leap, England

Byards Leap

According to legend, this is the site where a blind horse killed a local witch.

AdOYo

St Dogmaels, Wales

The Blessing Stone

Since the Middle Ages, this stone has been used as a place to bless fishing boats moored at the nearby landing stage.

Added by 5beasts

Los Angeles, California

Travel Town Museum

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Alfred Lord Tennisanyone

Added by Alfred Lord Tennisanyone

Broxburn, Scotland

Kirkhill Astronomical Pillar

In the 18th century, the Earl of Buchan mapped the universe on this stone pillar.

SEANETTA

Added by SEANETTA

Tetovo, North Macedonia

Xhamia e Larme

Artists made this mosque into a marvel of Ottoman baroque architecture.

Max Cortesi

Added by Max Cortesi

Newark, Delaware

Iron Hill School No. 112C

This school was designed to support the rebuilding of African American schools around Delaware.

Added by jdrix85

Warsaw University Library Garden

Atop this library is one of the most beautiful green spaces in Warsaw.

susana silva

Added by susana silva

Bluffton, Indiana

Ouabache State Park

Home to some of Indiana's last bison herds.

Added by lewdinih

St. Louis, Missouri

Tower Grove Park Pavilions

The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol.

showmestateofmind

Added by showmestateofmind

Štrpce, Kosovo

Narcis Hotel

As of 2022, the 124 rooms of Kosovo ski resort remain empty.

Max Cortesi

Added by Max Cortesi

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

This mountaintop refuge rehabilitates tigers, lions, bears, and more from illicit wildlife trade—and offers overnight lodging.

lukefater

Added by lukefater

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Blue Springs Heritage Center

The largest spring in Northwest Arkansas is also home to a sprawling botanical gardens and a historically significant bluff.

lukefater

Added by lukefater

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

The Grotto Wood-Fire Grill

This restaurant serves wood-fired fare served in a natural cave with a live spring.

lukefater

Added by lukefater

Chinese Kali Mandir

In Kolkata's China Town, a temple to the Hindu goddess Kali.

Michelle Cassidy

Added by Michelle Cassidy

Helsinki, Finland

Lonna Island

In the waters outside Helsinki, a tiny island once used as a military outpost now welcomes visitors.

stanestane

Added by stanestane

Colonia de la Prensa Gate

This Art Nouveau gate still stands at the former entrance of a 20th-century Spanish writer's colony.

Xavixavir

Added by Xavixavir

London, England

Giants of St. Dunstan-in-the-West

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.

Added by morganjplain

Lonaconing, Maryland

Lonaconing Furnace

The first blast furnace in the United States that used coal and coke fuel instead of charcoal to make pig iron.

Added by blimpcaptain