An autonomous oak in Alabama.

A collection of huge Pre-Colombian structures in Alabama.

Bananas are often left for the first monkey America ever recovered alive after being launched into space.

Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.

A rusted metal giant pays tribute to Birmingham’s industrial past.

Orr Park's dead trees have been carved into a menagerie of whimsical visages.

Famous for its bio-luminescent inhabitants, known as "dismalites."

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

This natural wonder drops 16 stories straight down through rare flora and streaming waterfalls.

These craggy limestone outcrops offer a glimpse at a unique piece of Florida geology.

After a long career, a disastrous sinking, and a half-successful salvage, this Naval vessel-turned-artificial reef ended up exactly where she was supposed to—with a little help from nature.

Opened in 1976, this monster-sized version of the fast-food franchise is sometimes called the Epic McD.

Six miles off the coast of Key West, a former military transport ship is now one of the largest artificial reefs in the world.

Off the Florida coast, a whimsical world of marine sculptures are revitalizing coral reefs.

Discover diverse aquatic life and befriend resident turtles at this private diving grotto in north Florida.

Every winter, this tiny islet on Florida’s Gulf Coast is swarmed by some of the largest birds on the continent.

This hauntingly beautiful stretch of Florida coastline is covered in sun-bleached trees.

This concrete sculpture features a woman opening her heart to showcase a beautiful fern.

These mysterious ruins are hidden amid this sleepy coastal city.

For 32 years the famous Ringling Bros circus troupe spent winters in this sunny spot in Florida.

This small island was the first National Wildlife Refuge ever created in the United States.

Working compound meant to allow visitors to reclaim the values and traditions of the past.

This phone booth-sized municipal building has been a piece of police property for more than half a century.

You’ll feel like you’ve gone through the looking glass at this contemporary art museum filled with glass sculptures of every size, shape, and color.