A whale of a public art display towers atop Juneau's cruise ship dock.

In 1909, the steepest and most difficult piece of track on the Canadian Pacific Railway was replaced with a series of spiralling tunnels cut into the mountains.

With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.

The frozen bubbles that form on the icy surface of this Canadian lake contain enough methane to create a small explosion.

Everything you always wanted to know about borates is here.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

A museum dedicated to restoring vintage aircraft, located at a working airport.

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

This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

For over 20 years, Lil Toot has delighted guests with narrated boat rides between Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, becoming a beloved local legend and top-rated experience for visitors.

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

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

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.

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

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."