On the hunt for Japan’s elaborate and colorful manhole covers

A lake in Death Valley, leprechaun trail, and 24 local cryptids. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. March 19, 2019 Manhole Covers In Japan, many manhole covers are works of urban art. The elaborate, curious, and colorful designs attract enthusiasts who travel the country to visit some of the thousands of unique bits of infrastructure. Read More → A Lake in Death Valley Death Valley is known as the hottest and driest U.S. national park, so when a lake suddenly appeared earlier this month people, were amazed and perplexed. Read more → Atlas Obscura Trips Expedition Amazon Join us this September for a week full of adventure and learning deep in the Peruvian Amazon. Led by two expert biologists, you’ll get up close with native wildlife, hike the jungle at night, and learn first-hand about rainforest conservation efforts. Learn more → Carlingford, Ireland Sliabh Foy Loop Trail According to local lore, this protected trail is a sanctuary for Ireland’s last leprechauns. Read more → 24 Local Cryptids From a creature that’s more rabbit than human to a herd of extremely local Bigfoots, our readers and staff told us about their favorite local cryptids lurking in their hometowns. Read more → Mexico City, Mexico Death Mask Discovered in 1952, this striking jade death mask belonged to the ancient Maya king Pakal the Great. Read more → Sponsored by SC State Parks A Geological Oddity Woods Bay State Park is a stunning example of a Carolina bay–a mysterious geological phenomenon endemic to the Mid-Atlantic. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222