For the most part, pigeon guns were aesthetically pleasing, beautiful wood, engraving and built specifically for the shooter ordering it. But that’s not all.

For at least 500 years—and maybe more—pigeon fanciers have bred wonderfully bizarre-looking pigeons.

The most visually beautiful is Errol Fuller’s The Passenger Pigeon, which gives a fine account of the species, its biology and its demise.

Three towns in Tennessee made the list: Gatlinburg (No. 14), Chattanooga (No. 25) and Pigeon Forge (No. 31). Keep reading to see what the site had to say about these "charming" destinations.

Cape Elizabeth, Maine Standing proudly at the edge of Fort Williams Park, the Portland Head Light is perhaps one of the most photographed lighthouses in the United States. This iconic structure was ...

Skip the interstate and explore routes to the Great Smoky Mountains! The bonus is these trips are absolutely gorgeous.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- To most New Yorkers, pigeons are nothing more than disease-carrying nuisances, a staple of city life in the same class as subway rats. Photo Gallery: National Pigeon ...

Domesticated "fancy" pigeons come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. Here are 12 bizarre pigeon breeds that differ greatly from their wild ancestors.

Thousands of people gathered on the High Line on Saturday for Pigeon Fest, inspired by an artist’s sculpture and an appreciation for the city’s most resilient birds.

Most people can't recall seeing a baby pigeon, because unlike most birds, pigeons stay in their nest until they are fully grown, according to Cordova-Rojas. As babies, they're yellow.