A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

Once the site of the Hawaiian monarchy, this building was originally designed as a palace.

Inside, visitors are treated to the rich history of sugar farming and its impact on Hawaiian society.

The grand marquee of this abandoned Hawaiian theater remembers the building's elegant past.

More than 2,000 species of tropical plants call this nature preserve and sanctuary home.

This blowhole is supposedly caused by a trapped monster.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.

This museum of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture is the legacy of the last descendant of the Kamehameha Dynasty.

These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.

Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.

The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.

A spectacular remnant of an Adler and Sullivan masterpiece that was destroyed in 1972.

Chicago's Navy Pier on Lake Michigan was a training hub for aircraft carrier pilots during WWII.

Small and slightly hidden, the American Writers Museum is preserving the legacy of America's finest authors.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.

A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

First planned industrial community in the United States.