World's Largest Sandhill Crane, Steele, North Dakota

Sandy is anything but boring and plain

At 40.5 feet tall, it is the world's largest Sandhill crane

For more information, visit: http://www.steelend.com/

Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, Vermont

Come here and you will agree that this museum is really great

It has over 500 life size wood carvings of birds of this state 

Natural history meets art at this one-of-a-kind Vermont treasure.

Breeding birds in nests, raptors overhead, long wetland dioramas, and changing special exhibits connect science and art. More than 500 life-like woodcarvings in realistic habitats share Vermont birds with you. Observe wild birds though a one-way window or from our accessible treehouse. Wander trails over 100 acres, discover Vermont artists, browse our gift shop, enjoy a bird-friendly garden, or attend a program for children or adults. Take advantage of our quiet location to be inspired by Bob Spear and others.

Open daily May 1 – Oct 31 and by appointment. 

For more information, visit: http://www.birdsofvermont.org/

Meteor Crater, Arizona

I consider this a favorite place

For this is where astronauts have trained for missions to space

For more information, visit: http://meteorcrater.com/

The Heritage Trail, Amish Country, Elkhart, Indiana

About this area, I only have one thing to say

It has been recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the USA 

For more information, visit: http://www.amishcountry.org/

“Photos provided by the Elkhart County, IN CVB.”

Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum, Montana

When you visit here, you will get to see something that is profound

One of the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons ever found

The center opened in 2005 and is a cooperative effort between the US Fish & Wildlife Service and the US Army Corps of Engineers.  The 18,000 square foot facility showcases the wildlife of the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, the fish of Fort Peck Lake and the Missouri River, the construction history of Fort Peck Dam and the recreation opportunities on Fort Peck Lake.

We average 28,000 visitors each year.  It is located immediately downstream of Fort Peck Dam and is immediately adjacent to the Fort Peck Powerhouses, Kiwanis Park Day Use and the Downstream Campground.  The center is free.

For more information, visit: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Charles_M_Russell/visit/visitor_activities/FPIC.html

State Capitol Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

About this buildings floor, there is one thing that there is to say

It is considered one of the most unusual public walkways in the USA 

For more information, visit: http://www.pacapitol.com/

Photos courtesy of Doug Gross

Dog Bark Park, Cottonwood, Idaho

This fact is certainly very legal

This is home to Toby, the world's largest beagle

For more information, visit: http://www.dogbarkparkinn.com/

Photos courtesy of Dog Bark Park