Bend, Oregon
Lava River Cave
The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
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Bend, Oregon
The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
Redmond, Oregon
Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.
Redmond, Oregon
A sprawling cave network created by a lone lava tube.
Lane County, Oregon
While it is not equipped to peer into outer space this observatory looks like it was built on the moon.
Sisters, Oregon
The trunks of 3,000 year-old trees lurk beneath the surface of this crystal clear lake in Oregon.
Sisters, Oregon
This lake in the Cascades lives up to its name, disappearing down a hole every spring.
Los Angeles, California
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
Inglewood, California
A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.
Arcadia, California
Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.
Pasadena, California
This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.
Palomar Mountain, California
A world-class observatory in the California desert.
San Diego, California
North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.
Flagstaff, Arizona
This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.
Tucson, Arizona
The world's largest military aircraft cemetery.
Tucson, Arizona
An amazing collection of model trains, collectibles, and artifacts that span the last 100 years.
Roosevelt, Arizona
This 40-room dwelling tucked within a cliff was built by the basin's prehistoric residents.
Benson, Arizona
Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.
Vail, Arizona
Legend says train robbers stashed their gold within the depths of this unusual cave.
Willcox, Arizona
Hike the unusual hoodoos and rock formations that form this little-known natural wonder.
Clifton, Arizona
This Old West prison built into the side of a cliff was said to be inescapable.
Morenci, Arizona
The largest copper mine in Arizona, this enormous open pit emerges from the hills like an alien landscape.
Safford, Arizona
One of the world's largest telescopes, stares into the night sky with two huge mirrors.