The cavern’s main chamber is so vast that the Statue of Liberty could reportedly fit inside it.

Smooth basaltic rocks tell a tale of ancient glacial waterfalls.

This large chunk of dark rock is a relic from an ancient volcanic eruption.

A small research station sits at the summit of this mountain, which is one of the few U.S. peaks higher than 14,000 feet outside of the Sierra Nevada.

Once thought to be the oldest living tree in the world, Methuselah was germinated before the Egyptian pyramids were built.

A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

A volcanic cone that formed over 600 years ago.

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.

A constantly changing trove of screen-used costumes, props, and designer wardrobe from Hollywood sets

A sparse, solitary sequoia still stands as a living tribute to the famous conservationist who planted it—but it's dying.

Junkbots and mud babies are the masterpieces in this fantastically sci-fi art museum.

The remains of a deserted steamboat sit rusting beside an old ferry pier and an abandoned train platform.

Where the polar bear watches over everything, and every drink is a double.

A historic hotel in an old California railroad town with a rowdy reputation.

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

For over 20 years, Lil Toot has delighted guests with narrated boat rides between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, becoming a beloved local legend and top-rated experience for visitors.

At 130 years old and 126 feet tall, it is the largest known example of the rare Torrey pine tree.

The last remaining houses of a bygone world immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel “Cannery Row.”

A campy fiberglass statue welcomes visitors to this small town in central California.

Located within a historic park, the beacon is the oldest standing structure in Miami.

This grand Spanish-Cuban restaurant has been serving customers for more than a century.

A public, open-air art exhibit featuring world-renowned sculptures hides in plain sight on the outskirts of Orlando.

A different kind of swan princess.

A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.