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Where the U.S. government kept its actual treasure, before Fort Knox.

These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.

Possibly the world's oldest rug, this Egyptian relic is woven entirely from ancient cat hair and once carried a mummified human foot.

A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.

Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.

In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.

The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.

Water of undetermined depth has attracted rare fish and cult leaders alike.

The most isolated mailbox in America lets desert travelers record their passing.

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

Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

Flashy signs from Las Vegas’s past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

This whimsical stacked cabin looks like something out of a children's book.

The largest dune field in the Mojave offers a chance of hearing the 'singing sands.'

In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

This underground oasis is one of North America’s most fascinating prehistoric places—and you can scuba dive in it.