This balancing rock is one of Utah's most unusual geological formations.

A local dive where religious kitsch, Southern identity, and queer culture collide.

Secret gardens just a few miles from downtown Atlanta.

This massive solar generating facility in the Nevada desert has been plagued by difficulties.

One of the most remote spots in America and the first protected wilderness area in Nevada, named after an old legend.

An attractive alpine lake at 8,400 feet that is accessible via a paved road.

Drive up a paved road into "Nevada's Yosemite" for exquisite views and mountain hiking in an alpine setting.

This arts and culture cultural center explores the diverse cultural heritage of the American West.

Sojourn to the past at this residence teeming with 1950s memorabilia.

A large sculptural artwork and garden in Escondido, California.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

Built in 1899, this luxurious home was part of one of the first gated communities in Los Angeles.

A charming easy-to-miss sculpture garden filled with whimsical and thought-provoking metal sculptures.

A commonwealth favorite in the heart of Pasadena.

"The Hoppiest Place in the World" holds the world’s largest collection of bunny memorabilia and is a singular testament of a couple's devotion to all things Leporidae.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

A repository of Pasadena history.

Tucked away behind an unassuming set of shops is a must-see series of stunning murals.

Admire a Lilliputian replica of the fast food outlet.

An inconspicuous suburban street corner is the site of San Diego's worst air disaster.

A statue based on a tragic Japanese nursery rhyme, commemorating San Diego's sisterhood with Yokohama.

Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.

In September 1974, a small group of athletes completed the first modern triathlon event in San Diego's Mission Bay.

At this local mall, visitors are ushered through a 1940s jail exhibit.