Places Dave Bastian Wants to Go

This plaque marks the site where the penultimate chapter in the journey of two doomed boys unfolded in an imagined parallel universe.

Irontown was founded in 1868, as a second attempt to mine iron from the nearby Iron Mountain.

These 100-year-old tunnels in downtown Provo house artists, restaurants, and a few surprises.

This magnificent natural sandstone bridge is one of the largest in the world and is an iconic symbol for Lake Powell.

The only ski tunnel in North America provides easy access to amazing snow and beautiful views.

The highest peak in Utah is the hardest to reach, but only if explorers choose the hard way.

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth.

Yo, Adrian!

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

The rodent-shaped sidewalk imprint that earned worldwide media attention.

Atop this media building, two hives containing more than 30,000 bees keep the surrounding area vibrant.

When it opened during the final years of the embargo, all the drinks and cigars were free.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

When zealous marijuana enthusiasts kept stealing the "Mile 420" highway marker, the State of Colorado got creative.

A boulder so big and tough, they had to turn it into a landmark.

Drift through decades of high desert music history at this funky hometown museum.

Sip heritage cider with a surprising backstory at this family-owned cidery.

Pieces of a stone giant are embedded in the earth of this Colorado park's playground.

The walls, tables, and much of the ceiling in this pizzeria are covered with $40,000 in $1 bills.

Explore a wealth of fossils in one of the most prolific dig sites in North America.

A mural and a few historical markers commemorate Denver's once-thriving Chinatown, which was obliterated in a racist riot.

The hallowed ground of one of the worst atrocities in United States history.