This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.

On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

The park preserves a single, rare species of carnivorous plant that spells doom for unsuspecting insects.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Enormous pendulum helps keep Taiwan's tallest building from swaying.

This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.