El Paso, Texas
Hueco Tanks
Natural catch-basin rocks covered in thousands of drawings spanning many millennia.
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El Paso, Texas
Natural catch-basin rocks covered in thousands of drawings spanning many millennia.
Balmorhea, Texas
A spring-fed pool so deep it's used for scuba diving as well as swimming.
Atlanta, Georgia
This mural pays tribute to Atlanta natives and hip hop legends Andre 3000 and Big Boi, better known as OutKast.
Joshua Tree, California
Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.
Seattle, Washington
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Portland, Oregon
The U.S. Navy's last diesel-electric submarine rests half-submerged in the middle of Portland.
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.
San Antonio, Texas
Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.
San Antonio, Texas
A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.
Fredericksburg, Texas
Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.
Austin, Texas
After 97 years of constant vigilance from the dome of the Texas State Capitol, the original Goddess of Liberty retired to a life of climate-controlled leisure.
Austin, Texas
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
Austin, Texas
Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.
Comstock, Texas
Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.
Monterey, California
Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.
Mehama, Oregon
Multiple waterfalls and several historic CCC buildings anchor this state park in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
San Antonio, Texas
Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.
San Antonio, Texas
Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.
San Antonio, Texas
These boots are made for selfies.
San Antonio, Texas
A tall smoke stack and boarded-up buildings are all that's left of the pioneering plant.
San Antonio, Texas
A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.
San Antonio, Texas
For over 75 years, this cute stone statue has warmed the hearts of San Antonio.
Langtry, Texas
Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.
Sanderson, Texas
Amtrak's least-used stop in the entire country sits in a tiny West Texas town.