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Waco Mammoth Site In 1978 two Waco arrowhead hunters found a bone in a ravine. It turned out to belong to a Columbian mammoth that had perished there about 68,000 years ago. Now open to the public after 30 years of excavation, the Waco Mammoth Site features the nations only recorded discovery of a h
Seattle Tower Formerly the Northern Life Tower, this 26-story art deco skyscraper, built in 1928, was designed to reflect the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. The brickwork on the exterior blends from dark at the bottom to light on top, the same way mountains appear to do. Check out the 18-ka
Scenic Loop Drive A 13-mile, one-way scenic drive passes by some of the canyon’s most striking features. From roadside parking areas, you can access hiking trails and rock-climbing routes, or simply be mesmerized by the vistas. Cyclists are allowed on all paved roads, but should watch out for danger
Reeds Bay Beach Park At the end of Banyan Dr, this calm little cove is ideal for kids or stand up paddleboard (SUP) beginners. While centrally located, within sight of buildings and passing cars, its a picturesque spot. Warning: a behemoth cruise ship might be docked in the distance. It has restrooms,
Ravenna Park Just north of the U District is Ravenna, a residential neighborhood that’s home to a lot of professors and university staff. At its heart is Ravenna Park, a lush and wild park with two playgrounds on either side of the mystery-drenched ravine carved by Ravenna Creek. Escape the cla
San Diego History Center The San Diego Historical Society operates this center, with permanent and temporary exhibitions on city history. Through 2016, the Place of Promise exhibition covers the region from the Kumeyaay peoples through first European contact in 1542 and the collective influence of Spanish,
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Reserve Named after the famous environmentalist, this reserve consists of more than 9000 acres of protected coastal areas and four trails scattered along 50 miles of shoreline. The 1-mile Carson Trail, found here at the refuges Wells headquarters, is by far the most popular, meandering alo
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This excellent museum offers hands-on science exhibits for kids, along with other special, temporary exhibits like Mummies of the World. Theres also an Omnimax theater, planetarium shows and a submarine tour (all carry a separate charge). Parking costs $5. On the first Sunday of th
Old Russian Church Reached via a posted footpath behind the Village Cache Gift Shop, the historic bluff-top structure was built in 1901. It sports five golden onion domes, and commands an unbelievable view of Cook Inlet and the volcanoes on the other side. Adjoining it is a prim Russian Orthodox ceme
Tutwiler Tracks Down Hwy 49, Tutwiler is where the blues began its migration from oral tradition to popular art form. Here, WC Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, first heard a share cropper moan his 12-bar prayer while the two waited for a train in 1903. That meeting is immortalized by a mur
Socrates Sculpture Park First carved out of an abandoned dump by sculptor Mark di Suvero, Socrates is now a city park on the rivers edge with beautiful views and a rotating series of installations. Try to time a visit with free events – such as yoga on weekends from mid-May to late September, and Wednesda
Spirit Lake & Windy Ridge Viewpoint The eastside entrance is the most remote, but the harder-to-reach Windy Ridge viewpoint on this side gives you a palpable, if eerie, sense of the destruction from the blast – its often closed until June. A few miles down the road you can descend 600ft on the 1-mile-long Harmony Tra
Nakalele Point Light Station A mile-long trail leads to a light station at the end of windswept Nakalele Point. Here you’ll find a coastline of arches and other formations worn out of the rocks by the pounding surf. There are several worn paths leading toward the light station, but you can’t really get lost –
Mt Hood Railroad Built in 1906, the railroad once transported fruit and lumber from the upper Hood River Valley to the main railhead in Hood River. The vintage trains now transport tourists beneath Mt Hoods snowy peak and past fragrant orchards, on various excursions. See the website for schedules
Mississippi Childrens Museum Jacksons brand new childrens museum, opened in December 2010, was quickly recognized as one of the countrys best. Many of the exhibits have a sustainable or Mississippi slant, and all are aimed educating the youngsters – the digestive-tract jungle gym that ends in a toilet might ha
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens This gem of Northern California displays native flora, rhododendrons and heritage roses. The succulent display alone is amazing and the organic garden is harvested by volunteers to feed area residents in need. The serpentine paths wander along 47 seafront acres south of town. Prima
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Established in 1937, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a national gem, encompassing 396,000 acres of bog in a giant saucer-shaped depression that was once part of the ocean floor. The swamp is home to an estimated 9000 to 15,000 alligators, 234 bird species, 49 types of ma
Nobby Clarke Mansion Built in 1892 by an attorney who wanted sunnier weather than fashionable Nob Hill afforded, this gorgeous Queen Anne mansion went uninhabited after its construction: Snob Hill socialites dubbed the house Nobby Clarkes Folly and his wife refused to move in. It served briefly as a ho
Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary The biggest highlight is the Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary , where youll find what many people consider to be some of the best birding in the southeast. In addition, youll encounter uncrowded beaches accessed only by hiking paths, placards explaining the flora and fauna, and severa
Dinosaur Discovery Site St Georges oldest residents arent retirees from Idaho, but Jurassic-era dinosaurs. Entry gets you an interpretive tour of the huge collection of tracks, beginning with a video. The casts were first unearthed by a farm plow in 2000 and rare paleontology discoveries, such as dinosaur

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