Places Edited by Gayinspandex

At the most northwestern point of the contiguous United States lies a trail leading through an ancient forest to stunning cliff-side vistas and massive oceanside caves.

This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.

The remains of a boarding school designed to forcibly assimilate Native American children.

A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.

This secluded date farm can be reached only by following a bumpy, single-lane desert road.

This huge dam across the Colorado River caused an armed standoff between two U.S. states.

Peek inside this sandy mailbox and you'll spot kids' letters to Santa.

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

All of the 20 occupied houses in this mostly abandoned town feature some curious display of junk art.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

These huge stone ovens in the desert fueled the Nevada silver boom, and may have also been a hideout for outlaws.

This collection of Wild West movie memorabilia also claims to hold some secrets of the Lost Dutchman's mine.

A classic Route 66 landmark that was built with scrap lumber and is held together with kitsch and puns.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

Marta Becket's hand-painted theater in the desert.