Burial site of the world's most widely known researcher on the endangered mountain gorilla.

Uganda's smallest savannah park is home to over 350 species of birds and mammals.

A strangely forgotten claimant to the much contested title of "Source of the Nile."

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

A full-size replica of this well-preserved temple lets you take a walk through the Mayan age.

This staircase full of Mayan hieroglyphics is perhaps the largest single text in the world.

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

On this tiny spot of land in the middle of Lake Titicaca the only ones who do the knitting are the men.

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Outsider art meets hard scrabble mountain life in this woodcarver's home/art piece.

An abandoned 1970s theme park that has been turned into a space for waterfront walking.

Decorated by local artists, the city's utility boxes have become three-dimensional canvases.

A controversial blue hoop has been puzzling freeway drivers since 2013.

This unique bridge has been a staple across the Saskatchewan River Valley for more than 100 years.

Where a young athlete began his run across Canada after losing his right leg to cancer.

This giant roadside fruit is home to an array of apple-based treats.

The first transatlantic wireless signal was received at this 17th-century fort.

One of the last remaining buildings from one of Calgary's earliest businesses.

A herd of colorfully painted bovine statues can be found in the middle of "cowtown."

This engineering marvel is the longest bridge in Canada and one of the longest spans in the world.

A World War II gun battery sits at the easternmost point of North America.