Sam’s favorites

the world's largest twine ball [by one man]

Photo by Kimberly Whitaker, 6 January 2008

Darwin, Minnesota
The USS Riverside

Photo by Kimberly Whitaker, 11 January 2008

The Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk; Riverside, Iowa
a day to play

Photo by Kimberly Whitaker, 17 January 2008

An absolutely perfect day at the Great Salt Lake.
house on the hill

Photo by Kimberly Whitaker, 18 January 2008

abandoned office building in Cherry Creek, Nevada
Don't lick the walls

Photo by Gijs Bekenkamp, 29 November 2007

In the middle of Salar the Uyuni, a huge saltflat in the South of Bolivia you find this special hotel. It's entirey made out of salt, including the chairs, tables and beds.
metropolis

Photo by Kimberly Whitaker, 6 January 2008

Hometown of Superman; Metropolis, Illinois
9 Quirky Places in the US that I've Been that You Should Visit, Too, plus 1 Quirky Place that I've Seen that You Should Avoid at All Costs

List by Kimberly Whitaker, 6 January 2008

Everyone visits National Parks. But for a truly memorable vacation, take a stop at a quirky location.