Places rubysage Wants to Go

A spectacular slot canyon at the northern edge of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Harder layers in colorful sandstone weather out as prominent “fins" and even more intricate and bizarre shapes.

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

A Wild West saloon that helped define a generation of psychedelic rock.

This arts and culture cultural center explores the diverse cultural heritage of the American West.

One of the best places to dig—some say on the planet—for six different types of chalcedony.

Improbably, the largest wildlife refuge in the conterminous 48 states sits just northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.

The self-proclaimed gateway to the Extraterrestrial Highway.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

A unique solar-powered pottery studio and gallery in the desert.

A tiny slice shop hides down an unmarked hallway in a Las Vegas casino.

This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.

A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.

Singing sand that stands as the final remains of an ancient lake.

Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."

This massive geographical sculpture is so subtle, it's possible to pass by it without noticing.

If you want to take a peek at Area 51, this is legally as close as you're going to get.

This once bustling boomtown hotel is now the hottest spot in Nevada for ghost hunters.

Officially named the "Loneliest Road in America," this barren stretch of Nevada road offers almost nothing but sky and open fields.

Mine your own precious stones.

An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.

Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.

Decades' worth of lost and forgotten objects make up the collection of this tantalizingly odd little museum.

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