Public Funiculars and Incline Railways by: The Fun-icular Group Public funiculars (fu·NIC·u·lar) are also known as incline elevators, lifts or railways. Regardless of the name, they transport the general public up and down a steep hillside in a railcar or cabin on a track by means of a cable. A fee is usually assessed for this service. |
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Smokey Bear Sign Sightings by: Smokey Bear Sighters To celebrate the longest running public service campaign in US History. Smokey Bear (not Smokey the Bear as commonly thought) was created in 1944 and to celebrate his 60-something birthday, our mission statement is "to find all remaining statues and placards of Smokey Bear." |
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Zinc Headstones by: Zinc Inc. This category is for listing Zinc, or "White Bronze" headstones and war memorials. These markers can be found throughout North America, and are easily recognized by their bluish-gray color, and raised lettering. |
Famous Fires by: Famous Fires A category to waymark famous fires throughout history. From the White House to The Cocoanut Grove Disco. |
Unique Steeples by: Unique Steeples This category is a place to waymark unique and unusual steeples with a minimum height of 20 feet or 6.1 meters. Interesting architecture, out of the ordinary designs, very tall steeples - these are the type of structures to be placed in the Unique Steeples category. |
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Specific Veteran Memorials by: Specific Veteran Memorials
Monuments and memorials dedicated or commemorated to specific veterans or units for their outstanding careers. This can be for on duty or off duty commemorations and for single or multiple people. The specific purpose of the memorials posted in this category is to be primarily focused on a particular person or unit. This category is not for memorials which are primarily focused on a specific war(s). |
'You Are Here' Maps by: "You Are Here" Managers
We've all seen those maps at the Mall or at an Amusement Park or even around town that have a little star or some other marker and say "You Are Here," That is what we are looking for in this Category. |
Weather Stations by: Weather Stations A weather station is a group of instruments for
measuring atmospheric conditions, usually in a support
structure which protects some of the equipment from
harsh conditions. |
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Engineering Landmarks by: Engineering Masters Several engineering organizations have designated structures around the world as official landmarks or special sites. Examples range from buildings and bridges to roadways and dams. These are modern marvels of ingenuity, design and construction. |
Waymark Tours (WayTours) by: EcoMarking Waymarking tours (WayTours) are short, guided tours of towns. These are for any visitors to a town who want an "insider's look" of where to go, what to see, and what to do. |
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