Learn about the history and hopeful future of Maine’s nesting birds at this interactive Audubon facility.

West Virginia’s largest bog is home to rare carnivorous plants.

Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

This war hero's old shop remembers the fine line between medicine and quackery during the Revolutionary War.

This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.

Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland's second largest island emit an entrancing sound.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

The artwork mysteriously appeared within an Edinburgh cemetery.

One of the oldest cemeteries in Vermont is the final resting place of soldiers, politicians, and a famous author.

This museum on a college campus pays tribute to the Arctic and to two explorer alumni.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

These trees are living witnesses to events that inspired poet Walt Whitman’s service during the American Civil War.