Twentynine Palms, California
Skull Rock
An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you.
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Twentynine Palms, California
An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you.
Joshua Tree, California
Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."
Yucca Valley, California
On a barren hillside in the Yucca Valley, the recently restored Desert Christ Park has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.
Joshua Tree, California
Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
Tucson, Arizona
A rare wayfinding portmanteau of “Street” and “Avenue.”
Tucson, Arizona
Religious statues built because of one man's bargain with God fill this peaceful sculpture garden.
Carefree, Arizona
Once disputed as the largest sundial in the world.
Blythe, California
A collection of old shoes in the middle of nowhere.
Vidal Junction, California
This extraordinary project brings water from the Colorado River to Southern California.
Primm, Nevada
This mostly abandoned shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.
San Bernardino County, California
The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.
Boulder City, Nevada
Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."
Boulder City, Nevada
A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.
Boulder City, Nevada
These markers are used to document elevation changes around the famed dam.
Baker, California
This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.
Yermo, California
A collection of anti-communist sculptures stands watch in the Mojave Desert.
Joshua Tree, California
An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Joshua Tree, California
The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."
Landers, California
A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.
Landers, California
Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.
Yucca Mesa, California
An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.
Pioneertown, California
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.
Desert Hot Springs, California
The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.
Cleveland, Ohio
This steamer is known as "The ship that built Cleveland."