Hundreds of drawings left by the land's previous inhabitants remain mysterious.

This magnificent, quirky home sits atop a literal gold mine in the middle of the Nevada desert.

A ring of creosote bushes that are estimated to be 11,700 years old.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

Built at the turn of the 20th century, using bricks made and fired from clay found on the property.

This sun-scorched lakebed contains samples of half the natural elements known to humankind.

In one of the hottest parts of the Mojave Desert, shallow bedrock forces the typically dry Mojave River to the surface in this canyon, providing a vital oasis for humans and wildlife.

This small town was built around a marble quarry and named after one of the most famous sources of marble in the world.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

This old selenite mine is dotted with tiny crystals that make it shimmer like it's covered in glitter.

A lawless town deep in Death Valley was famous for its riches and death rate turned YouTube famous.

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

A showcase of engineering might that was also symbolic of westward expansion.

An abandoned mine where dreams of quicksilver trickled away over 75 years ago.

During its heyday, 72 one-ton buckets from this dredge bore into the Powder River excavating vast gold deposits.

The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.