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mikewalker

Hiker, peakbagger, roadtripper and occasional writer from New Mexico, USA. When I'm not travelling I'm researching detailed itineraries so I can use my time on the road to see as much as possible. There's plenty of time to rest at home!

https://www.instagram.com/mikewalker479/

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Slope Point, New Zealand

Slope Point

The most southerly spot on New Zealand's South Island is home to surreally shaped, permanently mangled trees.

Kerry Wolfe

Added by Kerry Wolfe

Kapiti Island Nature Reserve

Only 68 people per day are allowed to visit this New Zealand bird-watcher’s paradise.

Edward Denny

Added by Edward Denny

Makarau, New Zealand

Gibbs Farm

A gigantic sculpture garden is packed with innovative oddities.

lewblank

Added by lewblank

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Takapō (Lake Tekapo)

A perfect turquoise lake colored with glacier dust.

Added by Kilkennycat

Ohaupo, New Zealand

The Tree Church

One man's dream has turned into this naturally growing chapel made of almost nothing but trees.

Josh

Tambon Tha Kradan, Thailand

Erawan Cascading Waterfalls and Caves

A limestone wonderland of water and subterranean secrets.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Oakland, California

Wahpepah's Kitchen

This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.

Anne Ewbank

Added by Anne Ewbank

Tortoises of Kusu Island

Legend holds that a tortoise turned itself into this island to save two shipwrecked sailors.

KanaKiseki

Added by KanaKiseki

Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

Tusayan Ruin

This Native American settlement dates back to the Pueblo II period.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Boiler Tube Slot Canyon

This unique art installation used boiler tubes from a decommissioned power plant to resemble Antelope Canyon.

JAguirre

Added by JAguirre

Wilmington, Delaware

Enchanted Woods at Winterthur Gardens

An award-winning children’s garden enchants visitors at the intersection of natural beauty and fairy tales.

Added by colleencourtney c93b920e

Kouklia, Cyprus

Aphrodite's Rock

This sea stack in Cyprus is traditionally seen as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.

Katie Ness

Added by Katie Ness

Buster Keaton Museum

This rural water utility building houses a tribute to one of the greatest stars of the silent film era.

Added by ianlefk

Elm Creek, Kansas

Alcove Springs

One of the stops along the fateful journey of the Donner Party.

showmestateofmind

Added by showmestateofmind

Grave of Carrie Frances Kiene

A mysterious local has been dressing the child's grave for decades.

Kerry Wolfe

Added by Kerry Wolfe

Atchison, Kansas

Amelia Earhart Earthworks

The face of the famed flier in a hillside in her hometown.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Kansas State Capitol Cupola

Journey up the capitol building's cupola for an amazing view of Topeka.

Added by spencersaints

Osborne, Kansas

Geodetic Center of North America

This lesser-known geographic marker was the reference point for all surveys of the continent for 75 years.

casualmonolith

Added by casualmonolith

Wichita, Kansas

Keeper of the Plains

The grandson of a Kiowa chief created what has become the iconic symbol of a city on the Plains.

brownjessd

Added by brownjessd

Manhattan, Kansas

Konza Prairie

A diverse, expansive nature preserve in northeastern Kansas.

Added by lucasstrittmatter

Atchison, Kansas

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

The first home of the doomed aviatrix Amelia Earhart.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Liberal, Kansas

Dorothy's House and Land of Oz

A house turned museum is the real-life "home" of the fictional main character of The Wizard of Oz.

kcmick

Added by kcmick

Lebanon, Kansas

Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States

Small plaque marks the spot, but the true center is located about half a mile away on a private pig farm.

Added by Delireus

Greensburg, Kansas

The Big Well

The United States's largest hand-dug well is topped with a state-of-the-art museum.

Dylan