Places greeneggskam Wants to Go

A wondrous place to watch a special flower bloom.

A collection of old shoes in the middle of nowhere.

Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.

The remnants of an early automobile route across shifting sand dunes can still be found in the deserts of Southern California.

A scrap-metal sculpture recalls an infamous 19th-century camel.

The stone-covered graves lie within the ruins of an Old West ghost town.

Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

The largest natural travertine bridge in the world is nestled in a small canyon in central Arizona.

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

Over 100 lasers, including huge ones that look straight off a sci-fi set.

Phoenix man has two yards full of vintage signs and antiques.

This strangely vacant Western amusement seems to be an empty tribute to residents of Lucerne Valley.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

A quirky little oasis in the California desert where rescue animals abound.

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

These lush groves of fan palms rise up like oases out of southern California's Colorado Desert.

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.

A ring of creosote bushes that are estimated to be 11,700 years old.

An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you.