Las Vegas, Nevada
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.
Lucas, Kansas
Self-built house and sculpture park where the creator can still be seen in a glass coffin.
Goodland, Kansas
Massive still life just off the highway in Kansas.
Sequoia National Park, California
Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).
Three Rivers, California
Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.
Florence, Oregon
Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.
Port Orford, Oregon
A collection of colorful dinosaurs hidden in an actual rainforest.
Klamath, California
Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Leggett, California
This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.
Fort Bragg, California
A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.
Big Sur, California
Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
San Francisco, California
The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.
San Francisco, California
The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.
San Francisco, California
This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.
Mecca, California
The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
Calipatria, California
A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.
Bombay Beach, California
Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.
Joshua Tree, California
Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
Pioneertown, California
A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.
Pioneertown, California
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.