Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

New fungal and bacterial species call this deadly lake home.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

Within the former ghost town of Cisco is a carefully restored tiny town with one resident and its own art residency.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

Founded by Cliff Barackman of 'Finding Bigfoot' fame, this museum is dedicated to the study of North America's unacknowledged hairy woodland hominids.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels, scores of people have died on its slopes.

Shoreline strewn with the remains of ghostly fallen trees.

A glimpse into the "Logging Capital of the World" at a time when there was far more forest and far less machinery.

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

Cave carved out of a huge snow drift collapsed killing one and injuring five in July 2015.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

First flying reptile discovered in British Columbia was for years forgotten in a cabinet.

This exaggerated sculpture resembles a well known feature of Vancouver:

The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.

Surprisingly delicious Asian-style hot dogs.

This stately clock was gifted from China's last imperial government to the people of Mexico.

This scenic cable car ride glides 100 feet above Mexico City.

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

The turquoise-studded skull of a long-dead Aztec man sits within Mexico City’s Museum of Anthropology.