A former gold rush boomtown has managed to stay in business for over 100 ramshackle years.

Boise State's stadium was the first non-green football field in the world.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

These black pillars of volcanic basalt seem to call mountain climbers with an unbreakable siren song.

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

Mysterious ancient boulder carved with petroglyphs in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

The remains of the iconic train crash from the movie 'The Fugitive' can still be found rusting along the Great Smoky Railroad.

This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.

This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.

A white oak with property rights.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.

The Battle of Atlanta in 360 degrees, featuring a corpse that bears a striking resemblance to Clark Gable.

Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

A downtown park built on top of unclaimed graves.

At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."