Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

California's largest steel arch bridge.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

Wall to wall taxidermy at Denver's oldest and most exotic steakhouse.

A hotel with a rich Wild West history of miners and bootleggers.

One man's love for East Coast diner culture brought an entire eatery all the way from New Jersey to Colorado.

A striking, menacing sandstone peak towering above a landscape that's equal parts Mordor and the Moon.

This outsider art paradise is filled with dinosaur sculptures crafted from recycled machinery.

At this gas station in the middle of the desert, a convenience store has been carved directly into the rock.

Bizarre lunar-like landscape with thousands of large stone "hoodoos."

An excursion train traverses a picturesque red-rock canyon along the Verde River.

These elusive, isolated rodents evolved into a distinct, locally iconic subspecies.

Opened in 1911, this small shop is the oldest ongoing establishment in St. George.

The first motion picture theater in southern Utah, reimagined and renovated as an arts hub.

These mid-century motels once housed the workers who built the Glen Canyon Dam.

When it was built in 1929, this historic bridge was the only place to cross the Colorado River for 600 miles.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

This infamous prison has a store where you can buy goods crafted by incarcerated people.

Storybook cottage in Beverly Hills was once the site of 1920s silent film studio, affectionately known as "The Witch's House."