Bishop, California
Laws Railroad Museum
The echoes of a railroad town that solemnly mark the end of the line.
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Bishop, California
The echoes of a railroad town that solemnly mark the end of the line.
Bishop, California
A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.
Inyo County, California
Smooth basaltic rocks tell a tale of ancient glacial waterfalls.
Twentynine Palms, California
This outdoor observatory offers stellar views and a scale model of our solar system.
Twentynine Palms, California
The only thing stranger than stumbling onto these philosophical musings is the story of the homesteader who created them.
Joshua Tree, California
This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.
California City, California
The "3rd largest" city in California is an empty mirage of suburbia in the middle of nowhere.
California City, California
Abandoned hotel with adjacent lake and golf course.
Honolulu, Hawaii
This museum of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture is the legacy of the last descendant of the Kamehameha Dynasty.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Once the site of the Hawaiian monarchy, this building was originally designed as a palace.
Kula, Hawaii
Ten acres of the Kula Forest Reserve make up this wondrous state park.
Tacoma, Washington
This three-story antique market and curiosity emporium claims to be "the largest singly owned antique shop in the Pacific Northwest."
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.
Vancouver, British Columbia
What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
A floating McDonald's built for Expo '86 is now a derelict relic on Burrard Inlet.
Ogden, Utah
Dubbed the "Blade Runner dragon," this buzzing neon sign is a beloved local icon.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Originally conceived as part of a proposed Arizona State Capitol building in the 1950s, this structure built in 2004 stands as a monument to the architect's legacy.
Picacho, Arizona
A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.
Tucson, Arizona
A 1930’s courtroom where John Dillinger and his gang went before a judge.
Tucson, Arizona
This bomb shelter-themed bar has barely changed since it opened.
Tucson, Arizona
The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.
Tucson, Arizona
This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.
Douglas, Arizona
The lobby of this hotel near the U.S.-Mexico border features a stained-glass mural that measures 42 feet long and 6 feet tall.
Missoula, Montana
A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.