Carbondale, Colorado
Penny Hot Springs
A little-known hot spring haven right below the highway.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Carbondale, Colorado
A little-known hot spring haven right below the highway.
Montrose, Colorado
A dangerous narrow-gauge railroad once traced a route through this striking canyon.
Meadow, Utah
This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.
Bryce, Utah
Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."
Kanab, Utah
Colorful sand dunes create a unique attraction in this part of Utah's red-rock country.
Utah
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Yucca Mesa, California
An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.
Twentynine Palms, California
Artist Jack Pierson made this surreal sculpture in honor of Wonder Valley, a countercultural community on edge of civilization.
Quartzsite, Arizona
A scrap-metal sculpture recalls an infamous 19th-century camel.
Green Valley, Arizona
America's only nuclear missile silo open to the public.
Benson, Arizona
What is the Thing?
Douglas, Arizona
Dozens of elaborate works of automotive art have been preserved at this Arizona museum.
Mogollon, New Mexico
This remote camping site offers incredible stargazing opportunities.
Faywood, New Mexico
These unique volcanic rock formations offer the perfect opportunity to camp and hike.
Hatch, New Mexico
A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.
Marfa, Texas
This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.
Marfa, Texas
This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.
Marfa, Texas
Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.
Terlingua, Texas
An abandoned quicksilver mining town surrounded by the Big Bend parks.
Avery Island, Louisiana
For 150 years one family has been producing the iconic hot sauce on a bayou island made of salt.
Lumberton, Mississippi
This largely forgotten piece of Cold War history stands hidden in the woods just north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
St. Augustine, Florida
An oversized bluebird statue returns to its rightful place on Vilano Beach pier.
Jacksonville, Florida
This hauntingly beautiful stretch of Florida coastline is covered in sun-bleached trees.