These seaweed-munching sheep in Scotland need someone to fix their wall

The art of fish printing, incredible waterfalls, and unusual places in Alaska. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. June 28, 2019 Seaweed Sheep Scotland’s North Ronaldsay Island is home to a few dozen humans and some very special sheep who love munching on seaweed. Now, the town needs to hire a handy human to repair the wall that pens the sheep close to the water’s edge. Read More → Fish Printing First used as a handy way to document the size and shape of a fish, gyotaku, a traditional Japanese art of fish printing, has since evolved into a genre of scientific illustration, an educational tool, and a modern art form. Read more → Atlas Obscura Trips Mysteries of the Nile Join us for a nine-day trip next May as we journey to the shores of Lake Victoria to see the source of the Nile. Follow the river with us through the diverse cultural and ecological landscape of modern-day Uganda—from its traditional kingdoms to its rainforests and savannah. Learn more → Community Incredible Waterfalls The haunting stream that pours down from a cave roof in Ruby Falls, Tennessee, is a striking example of how magical waterfalls can be. Tell us about the most unforgettable and powerful waterfalls that you’ve ever encountered. Share Now → Video Unusual Alaska Generations of artisans, builders, and scientists have found inspiration in Alaska’s unique landscape. Take a tour of four of the state's most unusual, inspired spots including a whimsical, 185-foot tall cabin and an abandoned concrete hotel shaped like an igloo. Watch Now→ Dunlow Upper, Ireland Gap of Dunloe Traveling this mountain pass reveals quaint stone buildings, stunning Irish scenery, and a picturesque bridge said to grant wishes. Read more → From our friends at Quartz Working Dogs Dogs are officially saving the world — and not just with their unconditional love and endless tail-wagging. These very good boys (and girls) are tackling a range of environmental protection projects from tracking rare turtles in the US to hunting poachers in Zimbabwe. Read more → Sponsored by Travel Nevada Nevada's 'Ghost Town' Virginia City, Nevada, is a rare example of a "ghost town" that's still very much alive. The mining town boomed in 1859, but while its counterparts withered away, Virginia City continues to host a thriving community. Watch now → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222