North America

Reaching to a height of over 200 feet, the Madison State Capitol dome is the only granite dome in the United States and is topped by Daniel Chester French's bronze statue, "Wisconsin". The building is also distinguished as being the…

A monument to the battle that won Texas' independence, the San Jacinto Monument is the world's tallest memorial column. At 570 feet, it's 15 feet higher than the Washington Memorial. Also at the site is the permanently berthed Battleship Texas.…

Another post for the Crowds category is the packed Union Square in San Francisco. I have no idea why crowds seem to only form in San Franciso. I also have no idea what all those people are doing there? Thanks:…

Located on the Boise River is the Lucky Peak Dam with its message to the world: "Keep Your Forests Green". The 340 feet tall dam was completed in 1955 and can be seen from ground level here. Thanks: Josh H

It looks like the University of Washington graduation day at Husky Stadium. I hope no-one is late as the Montlake Drawbridge to south is letting a sailboat through so there's a bit of a traffic jam. Thanks: CT & Jonathan

Six Flags Over Texas is part of the 'Six Flags' chain of Theme Parks (we've many others to post) and they apparently filmed the movie Spy Kids 2 here (albeit replacing some of the rides with 'more crazy' CG versions).…