Inyo County, California
Sailing Stones of Racetrack Playa
The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.
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Inyo County, California
The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.
Inyo County, California
Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.
Wendover, Utah
A 90-foot-tall psychedelic "tree" on the side of the highway has baffled passersby for decades.
Wendover, Utah
Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.
Herriman, Utah
Largest man-made excavation on earth!
Richfield, Utah
One of the world's oldest and most massive living organisms is a grove of quaking aspens.
Torrey, Utah
A striking, menacing sandstone peak towering above a landscape that's equal parts Mordor and the Moon.
Tropic, Utah
A late-19th century diversion canal built by hand crosses Bryce Canyon National Park and is still in use.
Henrieville, Utah
This quiet park's strange sedimentary spires were named after Kodak's color film.
Escalante, Utah
Despite its name, this route in southern Utah offers a heavenly day trip.
Brian Head, Utah
Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.
Duck Creek Village, Utah
An improbable waterfall springs from an orange-white cliff face, tumbling into the headwaters of the Virgin River above Zion National Park.
Utah
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
Hurricane, Utah
A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.
Littlefield, Arizona
This old selenite mine is dotted with tiny crystals that make it shimmer like it's covered in glitter.
Big Water, Utah
This hidden gem along the Utah-Arizona border is truly worth the rugged journey.
Marble Canyon, Arizona
Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.
Marble Canyon, Arizona
This mesmerizing and surreal landscape features intricate patterns of white and red sandstone.
Kanab, Utah
Giant pinnacles in the sun-scorched lands of Southern Utah have been nicknamed "white ghosts."
Kane, Utah
This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Garfield County, Utah
Once a menacing challenge for trailblazers, this trail is now the most scenic drive in Utah.
Lake Powell, Utah
The damming of the Colorado River buried an iconic geologic formation before record-breaking drought brought it back.
Lake Powell, Utah
This natural sandstone bridge hasn't been seen since the 1960s when Lake Powell covered it—until now.
Navajo Mountain, Utah
This magnificent natural sandstone bridge is one of the largest in the world and is an iconic symbol for Lake Powell.