The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

The 7,000-year-old calcium carbonate formation creates a magnificent natural bridge.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

These falls, sometimes called the "Niagara of the West," still put on a good show at the right time of year.

The only bridge in the United States where BASE jumping is legal without a permit year-round.

This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.

These unique volcanic rock formations offer the perfect opportunity to camp and hike.

When California condors were hovering on the brink of extinction, this recovery program was charged with helping the birds thrive again.

This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.

Welcome to a starkly beautiful sanctuary where the buffalo roam.

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.

It's said that this stone with its mysterious runic inscription is evidence of the Norse visiting Narragansett.

This bookstore for weird fiction doubles as Providence’s de facto center for information about H.P. Lovecraft.

The stone sculpture of an Ottoman soldier is an homage to a lost Providence landmark.

A gothic-styled structure that has been the location for several movies.

The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.

As state highpoints go, this spot is one of the lowest, but for years it was also the hardest to climb.

This lighthouse was witness to the end of WWII hostilities and now collects creepy cairns.

To avoid the demolition costs this abandoned drawbridge was simply left in the up position.

Three and a half miles of cliffs, rocky beaches, Gilded Age mansions and 40 Steps to nowhere in particular.