Places arod8205 Wants to Go

Toss a Frisbee through the ruins of this Colorado gold mining town.

A fake mine that was made using real mining techniques which is also used as a community center.

The childhood home of Henry Jones Jr. is now an adventure-themed bed and breakfast.

This super steep hike ascends 2,000 feet in less than a mile.

At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.

This roadside stop between Goblin Valley and the Henry Mountains is the perfect location to view some of the region's natural wonders.

This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.

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

A cemetery full of touching tombstones from a community of railroad workers, uranium miners, and Cold War missile launchers.

A dazzling display of red rocks weathered into spires and hoodoos.

This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.

What's a diner from the 1939 World's Fair doing in a remote Utah mountain town?

This ghost town was once a cult-like religious utopian settlement.

This quiet park's strange sedimentary spires were named after Kodak's color film.

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

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

A working ranch doubles as a sustainable hub for world-renowned classical music and large-scale sculptures.

Touch an actual dinosaur bone at this eclectic trove of Rocky Mountain treasures.

A classic mystery spot complete with spots that are said to make you shrink or grow when you stand on them.

The oldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the United States has been in business since 1911.

"Polynesia on the Plains."

With over 340,000 artifacts and counting, there is something for everyone, often called the "Smithsonian of the West."

New fungal and bacterial species call this deadly lake home.

The crumbling structure is a rare surviving relic of the area's bygone mining industry.