The world's largest dark sky preserve is a Canadian park established to preserve the country's last wood bison.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauo tamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuku pokaiwhenuakitanatahu.

Taihape's claim to fame is a fictional Kiwi farmer wearing gumboots.

Eat your Big Mac in a DC-3.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

Nature's slip and slide.

This museum/fur store is devoted to educating guests on how awful opossums can be.

"May the force be with you always."

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

Settled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1859, this abandoned frontier town has appeared in several films.

Colorful sand dunes create a unique attraction in this part of Utah's red-rock country.

Walk through the sets of old western films at this small museum in Utah.

Despite its name, this route in southern Utah offers a heavenly day trip.

This quiet park's strange sedimentary spires were named after Kodak's color film.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

Local lore holds that Butch Cassidy took an escape route through Red Canyon's sandstone hoodoos after an attempted murder.

This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

This giant tower beacon was a key navigation tool for pilots delivering mail amid the night skies.

The famous 102-year-old circus elephant was struck and killed by lightning.