Big Pine, California
Methuselah Tree
Once thought to be the oldest living tree in the world, Methuselah was germinated before the Egyptian pyramids were built.
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Big Pine, California
Once thought to be the oldest living tree in the world, Methuselah was germinated before the Egyptian pyramids were built.
Mammoth Lakes, California
Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.
Mono County, California
Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.
Inyo County, California
"Only the devil could play golf here."
Inyo County, California
The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.
Inyo County, California
Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.
Flagstaff, Arizona
The eroded core of an ancient volcano is now accessible by a short hike.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.
Farmington, New Mexico
Seemingly grown on some other world, these New Mexico rock formations look like a disused science fiction set.
Florence, Colorado
This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.
Calhan, Colorado
Wondrous sandstone hoodoos where Native Americans collected clay for pottery, 9,000 years ago.
Buford, Wyoming
Miraculous tree that seems to sprout out of solid rock.
Devils Tower, Wyoming
The first declared National Monument in the United States.
Arco, Idaho
Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.
Gerlach, Nevada
Many generations of travelers have passed through the steep, smooth walls of this canyon.
Crater Lake, Oregon
The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.
Neskowin, Oregon
The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.
Vashon, Washington
A bike being "eaten" by a tree is the real Vashon legend behind popular children's book, "Red Ranger Came Calling."
McKenzie Bridge, Oregon
This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.
Kanab, Utah
This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.
Monroe, Utah
One man has installed bathtubs into the Utah desert floor to harness the powers of a natural hot spring.
Delta, Utah
Dig for your own trilobites in this goldmine of invertebrates.
Baker, Nevada
The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.