This giant meditative chakra sits peacefully in the Flathead Valley of western Montana.

A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.

Experience the wonders of a pristine night sky in this landscape free from light pollution.

Supposedly Satanic numbers adorn this preserved submarine sail.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

An architect's childhood fantasy treehouse made real.

This Yellowstone geyser may not shoot as high as the nearby Old Faithful, but it erupts for considerably longer.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

This work of art by Matthew Mazzotta resides in this park dedicated to the first black legislator in Idaho.

This pop-culture shop also offers the chance to become part of their favorite tv show or movie.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

Jail from the 19th century that was built by inmates.

These black pillars of volcanic basalt seem to call mountain climbers with an unbreakable siren song.

An ordinary rancher stumbled upon one of the world’s largest collections of Pliocene horse fossils.

A community gathering space that inspires outdoor adventure.

This hulking rock formation balances on a pedestal that is 3 feet by 17 inches.

Some 46,000 years ago, a volcanic eruption led to a flooding event that carved this short canyon with steep vertical walls.

Home to a timed geyser created by complete accident.

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

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

A former gold rush boomtown has managed to stay in business for over 100 ramshackle years.

This museum glorifies the humble potato.

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.