VW Slug Bug Ranch - Panhandle, Texas, USA
Five Volkswagen Beetles lay nose-down in the ground and, as with the Cadillac Ranch, visitors are encouraged to spray paint the cars in order to leave their mark.
Weathered Red House - Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
A weathers red house moments away from the Air BnB that we stopped at during a cross Canada and USA adventure, we had a very… adventurous evening in this city… Moncton lies at the geographic centre of the Maritime Provinces and is one of three major urban centres in New Brunswick.
Gods Windows - Cusco, Peru
Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús (Church of the Society of Jesus) is a historic Jesuit church in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, in Cusco Region, Peru. Cuzco, still contains many fine examples of Inca architecture, although many walls of Inca masonry have been incorporated into Spanish Colonial structures.
Cusco Cathedral 1560-1654 - Cusco, Peru
The Incas incorporated some of their religious symbolism into the cathedral, for example, the carved head of a jaguar is part of the cathedral doors.
MFC Farmers Co-Op Grain Elevators - Yukon, Oklahoma, USA
A. F. Dobry settled in Yukon and became partners in the Yukon Mill and Grain Co. in 1903. In 1933, he sold out and built this mill and elevator across the street, called Dobry Mills. The Dobry's operated this mill until 1972 when it was purchased by Mid-Continent, who currently operate the elevator as MFC Farmers Co-Op.
Ranch House Cafe - Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA
The The Ranch House Cafe is one of the abandoned places along the stretch of Route 66 running through Tucumcari. This beacon welcomed hungry travelers to the Ranch House Cafe ever since it opened in 1952.
Whiting Bros. - Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA
An old gas station sports a Whiting Brothers mural, part of a public art and restoration project in the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, New Mexico. Tucumcari (Too-koom-cah-ree) is indeed the "Gateway to New Mexico" and the "Heart of the Mother Road" with dozens of iconic Route 66 attractions.
Horseshoe Bend - Page, Arizona, USA
Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River. The overlook is 4,200 feet (1,300 m) above sea level, and the Colorado River is at 3,200 feet (980 m) above sea level, making it a 1,000-foot (300 m) drop.
Kix on 66 - Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA
Kix on 66 is a fantastic dinner in Tucumcari, right out of the 1960s. Breakfast all day, huevos rancheros, really great food if you happen to be in the area I recommend a stop on in.
Shell - Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA
An old Shell gas station sign stands, remembering past times in this once thriving city.
Tizzy - Turner Valley, Alberta, Canada
This is Tizzy. She used to be a feak and try to claw and bite you just for coming near her, shes has grown into quite the beautiful loving friend.
Zoltar - The big Texan - Amarillo, Texas, USA
Zoltar is a fortune teller machine that gives out a card with a prediction of the reader’s fortune. The Zoltar machine could be found in penny arcades, and have made appearances in movies, TV, and games such as; The Twilight Zone, Big, Futurama, and a likeness in BioShock.
This particular machine can be found in The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas. Originally on Route 66, relocated on Interstate 40.
Thunderbolt - Michigan’s Adventure - Muskegon, Michigan, USA
“Bolts of lightning piercing the sky. Loud claps of thunder echoing in your ears. Combine the sensations of both of these natural elements and you might – just might – experience the supernatural excitement that comes from a ride on the Thunderbolt at Michigan’s Adventure.” - Michigan’s Adventure Website
Or, if you are like me after the ride, you would walk around for a few days in a dizzy state trying to keep the contents of my tummy from leaving out the way it came in. It is better I just take the photo.
Sapphire Pool - Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic wonders. Hot springs are the most abundant hydrothermal feature in Yellowstone, and are home to organisms known as thermophiles.
Magic Mushroom - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Arguably the most iconic toadstool species, the fly agaric is a large white-gilled, white-spotted, usually red mushroom, and is one of the most recognizable and widely encountered in popular culture.