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A dangerous narrow-gauge railroad once traced a route through this striking canyon.

Eastern zen meets Western grit in these four little trees growing out of a rock on Lake Tahoe’s Nevada shore.

Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

Approximately 50,000 gallons of water gush from these springs, creating the Metolius River.

The oldest surviving bridge in New York City, which reopened to pedestrians in 2015.

A ghost town in a remote corner of Oregon hosts a touching tribute to Sacagawea’s son.

A haunted hot springs hotel that went from healing retreat to asylum before it was restored.

Built at the turn of the 20th century, using bricks made and fired from clay found on the property.

With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.

The highest point in Arizona is an oddly snow-topped peak within the otherwise arid state.

More than a century old, this trading post resides in the Navajo Nation.

This Stonehenge-inspired solar calendar stands alongside a landfill, in the middle of the Nevada desert.

A frozen oasis lies beneath the scorching New Mexico desert.

A creek tumbles over a series of step-like rocks to create this scenic water feature.

A strange sandstone formation in the middle of nowhere presents an interesting climbing opportunity.

The famous bell was secreted away and hidden in a church in Allentown during the British occupation of Philadelphia.

One of the first commercially successful anthracite-powered iron-making operations in North America.

At this 1940s-era neighborhood favorite, you can still drink a cherry phosphate.

The largest and most well-preserved petroglyph site in the Verde Valley.

This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.

The stone circle honors the 19 firemen who perished during the Yarnell Hill Fire.

One of the most extensive and well-preserved collections of dinosaur footprints in North America.

While you're unlikely to find riches here these days, this remote mine is a time capsule of the Gold Rush era.