Creede, Colorado
The Gravesite of Robert Ford
The temporary burial site of the man who shot and killed Jesse James.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Creede, Colorado
The temporary burial site of the man who shot and killed Jesse James.
Keams Canyon, Arizona
More than 300 years ago, a revolt at this Hopi pueblo shaped the future of the American Southwest.
Lake City, Colorado
The site of the gruesome massacre—and maybe cannibalism—of five men, a tragedy that made Alferd Packer infamous.
Tonalea, Arizona
The graffiti-covered ruins of an abandoned trading post in the middle of the Navajo Nation.
Dolores, Colorado
Colorado's only true geyser is hidden within the San Juan National Forest.
Durango, Colorado
This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.
Durango, Colorado
A quiet rock and botanical garden is the beautiful centerpiece of Fort Lewis College.
Teec Nos Pos, Utah
The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.
Shiprock, New Mexico
Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.
Tuba City, Arizona
One of the most extensive and well-preserved collections of dinosaur footprints in North America.
Flagstaff, Arizona
This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.
Flagstaff, Arizona
The artist James Turrell is repurposing an extinct volcano crater as an observatory to experience the cosmos.
Sedona, Arizona
Although now a decaying ruin, this stone cabin's history includes several notable figures.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
This enigmatic building features numerous architectural styles.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
This super steep hike ascends 2,000 feet in less than a mile.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
Florence, Colorado
This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.
Cañon City, Colorado
The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.
Cañon City, Colorado
The site of the "Bone Wars" between two rival paleontologists during the dinosaur rush of the 19th century.
Victor, Colorado
A renovated hotel is bringing new life to a nearly-abandoned mining town in Colorado.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The superstar of Cold War nuclear bunkers has been featured in countless films but is now barely operational.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
This grand stone tower was dedicated to a famed American humorist almost by coincidence.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
This Boeing KC-97 tanker is now a restaurant for aviation lovers.
Breckenridge, Colorado
Above Breckenridge, a destructive mining technique sits sunken in a small pond.