Randsburg, California
Burro Schmidt Tunnel
This impressive tunnel was dug entirely by hand over the course of 36 years.
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Randsburg, California
This impressive tunnel was dug entirely by hand over the course of 36 years.
Johannesburg, California
The liveliest ghost town in the state.
Thousand Palms, California
Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.
Palm Springs, California
This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.
Palm Springs, California
Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.
Palm Springs, California
A bust of the entertainer and politician sits in an alcove at the Palm Springs Airport.
Palm Springs, California
This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.
Palm Springs, California
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
Palm Springs, California
At the western edge of Palm Springs, a rugged desert canyon trail leads to a waterfall at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Palm Springs, California
The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.
Palm Springs, California
A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.
Amboy, California
A pair of large white marble lions guard this stretch of the Mojave Desert, and it is utterly mysterious how they got there.
Baker, California
Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.
Baker, California
This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.
Winterhaven, California
The remnants of an early automobile route across shifting sand dunes can still be found in the deserts of Southern California.
Yermo, California
A collection of anti-communist sculptures stands watch in the Mojave Desert.
Belpasso, Italy
The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.
Tikal, Guatemala
Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.
Washington, D.C.
The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.
Amboy, California
The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.
San Francisco, California
This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.
San Francisco, California
This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Lancaster, California
Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.