Fallon, Nevada
Sand Mountain
Singing sand that stands as the final remains of an ancient lake.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Fallon, Nevada
Singing sand that stands as the final remains of an ancient lake.
Virginia City, Nevada
Beneath a Virginia City bar is the entrance to an abandoned gold mine.
Clark County, Nevada
This massive geographical sculpture is so subtle, it's possible to pass by it without noticing.
Nye County, Nevada
The largest man-made crater in the U.S. marks the spot where we once tested mining with nukes.
Austin, Nevada
Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.
Clark County, Nevada
Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.
Washoe County, Nevada
Eastern zen meets Western grit in these four little trees growing out of a rock on Lake Tahoe’s Nevada shore.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.
Reno, Nevada
This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.
Las Vegas, Nevada
One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.
Clark County, Nevada
The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.
Sloan, Nevada
Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.
Las Vegas, Nevada
This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.
Gerlach, Nevada
A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Flashy signs from Las Vegas’s past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Once considered a marvel of engineering, this 107-mile canal played an integral role in building New York City.
Montclair, New Jersey
The radio station that's been promising to make love to you for the last 15 years—if you happen to be on one specific block in suburban New Jersey.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
The third-tallest lighthouse in the United States stands as a reminder of Atlantic City's early days.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Once forgotten, this strip of sand was a rare beachside haven for Black Americans in Atlantic City.
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Along a busy beachfront strip you may hear Frank Sinatra singing from one boardwalk home.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
This century-old museum showcases New Mexico’s history through arts and crafts.
Gallup, New Mexico
John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and other Hollywood actors have resided in this picturesque Route 66 hotel.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
The entire history of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program is painted on an enormous roadside water tank.