Tonopah, Nevada
U.S. 6 in Nevada
A stretch of highway even lonelier than the so-called "Loneliest Road in America."
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Tonopah, Nevada
A stretch of highway even lonelier than the so-called "Loneliest Road in America."
Alamo, Nevada
An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.
Rachel, Nevada
This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.
Alamo, Nevada
Mysterious meeting place for UFO hunters near Area 51.
Alamo, Nevada
If you want to take a peek at Area 51, this is legally as close as you're going to get.
Caliente, Nevada
The eerie ruins of an isolated abandoned town nicknamed "the Widowmaker" for its deadly gold mine.
Etna, Nevada
Much of the spectacular canyon followed over a century ago by the Los Angeles & Salt Lake railroad is now accessible to cars.
Groom Lake, Nevada
In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.
San Bernardino County, California
The most isolated mailbox in America lets desert travelers record their passing.
San Bernardino County, California
In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.
Pahrump, Nevada
Bringing back the art of handmade custom coffins.
Las Vegas, Nevada
This arid landscape was once a lush wetland. Today, it's a paleontological site filled with fossilized mammoths, sabertooth cats, and more.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The birthplace of Las Vegas is now preserved as a historic and natural area.
Henderson, Nevada
This former open-pit manganese mine is now a massive graffiti canvas.
Henderson, Nevada
A retired schoolteacher in suburban Nevada transformed his front yard into a paleontological menagerie.
Boulder City, Nevada
A photogenic rock-art site that is also a popular climbing and canyoneering area.
Nelson, Nevada
A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.
Searchlight, Nevada
Abandoned mine site with interesting artifacts to explore, including a 4-stamp mill.
Ocotillo, California
This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".
Ocotillo, California
A UFO scrapyard in the California desert.
San Diego County, California
The world's largest wooden trestle stretches across this desert canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
New York, New York
Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.
Bombay Beach, California
Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.