The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

These huge stone ovens in the desert fueled the Nevada silver boom, and may have also been a hideout for outlaws.

This rustic old building is said to be the most photographed barn in America.

This crumbling stump is all that remains of what was once thought to be the oldest living organism.

A gothic palace of endless stalagmites and pseudoscorpions waits within one of the world's most beautiful caves.

The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.

A whimsical, punny collection of "fence art" outside the tiny mountain town of Baker, Nevada.

This ancient village provides insight into the complexity of the pre-Columbian Fremont Culture.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

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

Local lore holds that Butch Cassidy took an escape route through Red Canyon's sandstone hoodoos after an attempted murder.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

One man has installed bathtubs into the Utah desert floor to harness the powers of a natural hot spring.

Despite its name, this route in southern Utah offers a heavenly day trip.

At this gas station in the middle of the desert, a convenience store has been carved directly into the rock.

Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

This Moab institution functions as both a rock store and a small natural history museum.

This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.

This otherwise unremarkable ski town building marks the site of Butch Cassidy's first robbery.

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.