Hidden in a hotel parking lot is a strange historical plaque erected by an obscure fraternal society.

The echoes of a railroad town that solemnly mark the end of the line.

A sparse, solitary sequoia still stands as a living tribute to the famous conservationist who planted it—but it's dying.

Artist Jack Pierson made this surreal sculpture in honor of Wonder Valley, a countercultural community on edge of civilization.

California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.

This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.

This cabin from the 1850s is one of the first structures built by Chinese immigrants in California.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

This small monument to the great inventor contains a time capsule and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.

A poignant memorial to a young boy whose death spurred a dramatic increase in organ donations in Italy—dubbed the "Nicholas Effect."

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

The black lab that was voted mayor of a California town is forever remembered by a life-size statue.

Concrete strongholds stand guard over the Golden Gate.

One poet's handmade, anachronistic home.

This large pile of traveler-curated rocks by the dry lakebed is a longstanding tradition on the Old Mojave Road.

This outdoor observatory offers stellar views and a scale model of our solar system.

Where a great scandal unfolded with a famous female revivalist at its center.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.