Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Jemez Springs Soda Dam
The 7,000-year-old calcium carbonate formation creates a magnificent natural bridge.
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Jemez Springs, New Mexico
The 7,000-year-old calcium carbonate formation creates a magnificent natural bridge.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.
Chinle, Arizona
Red sandstone structures dominate this landscape, which has been inhabited for some 5,000 years.
Gallup, New Mexico
This historic trading post has been serving the community since 1913.
Gallup, New Mexico
John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and other Hollywood actors have resided in this picturesque Route 66 hotel.
Holbrook, Arizona
This rusted car found in Petrified Forest National Park's Route 66 exhibit may be the most photographed abandoned car in the country.
Nageezi, New Mexico
A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
More than 25 fully functional scale replicas of famous lighthouses dot the shores of Lake Havasu.
Casa Grande, Arizona
This collection of vintage signs reflects the long and colorful history of this Arizona town.
Amarillo, Texas
Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.
Phoenix, Arizona
A Norman-style castle, 1850s Irish cottage, and cultural center in the heart of Phoenix.
Hyder, Alaska
The easternmost town in Alaska can only be accessed from Canada.
Eagle, Alaska
The northernmost international land border crossing in the United States.
Dawson City, Yukon
A colossal gold-dredging machine from the Klondike mining boom, now open to tours.
Dawson City, Yukon
A lasting testament to the Klondike Gold Rush.
Joshua Tree, California
An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Joshua Tree, California
Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.
Palm Springs, California
With beautiful views and every detail perfectly considered, one of the geniuses of modern architecture built himself the perfect home.
Chiriaco Summit, California
A museum dedicated to the life and career of the gifted but controversial general.
Mecca, California
The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
Bombay Beach, California
Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
Niland, California
An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.
Yuma, Arizona
Walk through the actual strap iron cells and solitary chambers of Arizona Territory’s first prison.