The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

When California condors were hovering on the brink of extinction, this recovery program was charged with helping the birds thrive again.

This small shack near the entrance to Sequoia National Park has been in almost continuous operation for the last century.

Thousands of turbines whir at the origin of North American wind power.

In one of the hottest parts of the Mojave Desert, shallow bedrock forces the typically dry Mojave River to the surface in this canyon, providing a vital oasis for humans and wildlife.

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

The second-largest giant sequoia in the world.

Catch a glimpse of the elusive Peninsular bighorns right off of the desert freeway.

The flow from this waterfall sometimes comes out of springs below its rim.

A living museum dedicated to the legendary woodworker and his soulful furniture.

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

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

Nuclear waste dump site now an environmental sanctuary.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

Huge otherworldly domed rocks on the shore of a deadly lake.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

The tragedy of the Japanese internment camps is remembered here by a stark "Soul Consoling Tower."