An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

This historic church houses the grave of a Scottish soldier who fought in the Battle of Waterloo.

This abandoned Civil War fortress is slowly being swallowed by the waters of Lake Borgne.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.

A swamp and garden tour featuring local wildlife and exotic botanical specimens from around the world.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

This Art Deco airport was once deemed “the air hub of the Americas.”

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

This relatively recently abandoned brewery is a tragic reminder of the continuing effects of Hurricane Katrina.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

A calm and comfortable place to hang out with cats and kittens up for adoption.

The site of the one of the most deadly train wrecks in American history.

A miniature city built by a single hunchbacked monk.

Hiding behind a grocery store is a spectacular cavern carved as part of an old limestone quarry.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.