Granite outcropping that the state's tourism bureau doesn't promote because of its delicate ecosystem.

Complex aquaponics systems allow fish and plants to grow in harmony.

Egyptian treasure trove of fossils documenting the whale's transition from land mammal to sea creature.

White llama terraces dazzle in Peru's "other Machu Picchu."

An Archaeological Wonder of Peru, and the largest stone ruin site in the New World.

Named for the DeFoe novel inspired by a stranded sailor, this island is known for its rare plants and extreme beauty.

Marvel of green building techniques that sings with the wind.

A giant 400-acre preserve in North Florida for displaced wolves.

Stunning wetlands ablaze with pink lotus flowers.

Largest private bird collection in Iceland, formed from a tragic accident.

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

A suspended garden, now gone, once hung in the middle of this abandoned church.

Only gap in the 30,000-mile span of roads called the Pan-American Highway.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.

Largest tulip festival in America, includes fireworks, a parade, and a carnival.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

Crumbling remnant of Rio's colonial past tucked behind Corcovado mountain in the neighborhood of Cosme Velho.

Once thought to be the oldest living tree in the world, Methuselah was germinated before the Egyptian pyramids were built.

Largest site of dinosaur footprints ever found includes more than 5,000 tracks.

Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.

Sloth rehabilitation center in the jungle of Costa Rica.

Massive rock sculptures formed during the time of the dinosaurs still stand undisturbed.

Underwater art project will double as a massive artificial coral reef to help regenerate the damaged ecosystem.