Places Stefan Kowasch Wants to Go

Abandoned silver mine strewn with wrecked and twisted structures.

A derelict bit of transportation infrastructure hidden in the woods.

Graffiti, cars, and religion combine to create this jungle of scrap in the Nevada desert.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

An enormous pink granite batholith, long attributed with spiritual powers by the Tonkawa Indians.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

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

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

Twice a year, visitors can tour the desolate site that birthed the Atomic Age.

Even Henry David Thoreau found this glacial pothole irresistible.

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.

This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

Friction between grains of sand cause a curious "singing" sound.

This narrow canyon has been carved by the river over thousands of years into spectacular and curious forms.

The only remnant of a small mining town is an abandoned railroad tunnel that is steeped in ghostly lore.

The Grand Canyon of Texas.

Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.

An obscure waterfall that looks like something out of a fantasy novel.

The famed architect designed this Minnesota gas station of the future with a lookout tower.

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

Dim sum, served in a grand old theater.