Flagstaff, Arizona
Coconino Lava River Cave
Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.
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Flagstaff, Arizona
Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.
Williams, Arizona
An homage to everyone's favorite prehistoric cartoon family.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Whitethorn, California
A grove of "candelabra redwoods" deep in California's Lost Coast.
Piercy, California
An optical illusion found amid a logged redwood forest.
Tulelake, California
Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.
Jacksonville, Oregon
Sasqu(w)atch out!
Kerby, Oregon
An art gallery home to a plethora of art from local artists who can often be seen hard at work.
Niland, California
An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.
Picacho, Arizona
Take a monster truck tour around an ostrich farm in the middle of the desert.
Tucson, Arizona
A natural history wunderkammer in the middle of the desert.
Tucson, Arizona
The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.
Tucson, Arizona
One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the United States air-dries its trademark beef in a dangling outdoor cage.
Tucson, Arizona
The Magical World of George Phar Legler.
Tucson, Arizona
Some of Arizona's best spit-roasted tacos al pastor can be found here.
Benson, Arizona
Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.
Winslow, Arizona
This 4,000-foot-diameter hole is touted as "the most well known, best preserved meteorite crater on Earth."
Holbrook, Arizona
For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.
Pismo Beach, California
Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.
Clifton, Arizona
This Old West prison built into the side of a cliff was said to be inescapable.
Oracle, Arizona
An off-the-beaten path cave with an underground lake.
Vail, Arizona
Legend says train robbers stashed their gold within the depths of this unusual cave.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.
Nageezi, New Mexico
A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.