Places Stymie Wants to Go

Evanston's historic railroad complex saved this rail town from reaching the "end of the line."

This largest dinosaur tracksite in Wyoming is one of the only in the world from the Middle Jurassic Period.

This remote river crossing was a popular campground on American westward expansion trails, and a former Pony Express station.

This sandstone building is a relic of the Overland Trail.

This canyon is named for a unique geologic formation where the river vanishes underground near the mouth of the canyon and reappears farther down.

The world's largest mineral hot springs is home to a herd of bison, a free public bath house, beautiful mineral formations, and a terrifying swinging bridge.

The remote outlaw hideout of Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, and the Sundance Kid.

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

A 300-yard long natural tunnel runs through a ridge deep in the Appalachian Mountains.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

One street divides a single town that stands in two U.S. states.

One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.

Under a playground is a little-known sealed train tunnel that likely contains the bodies of workers trapped by cave-ins.

The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

Get up close and personal at this Fresnel Lens.

A 100-foot metal tower and swinging bridge that provides stunning views of mountains in five states.

This train station inspired the name of a 1970's rock band and provided the backdrop for their album cover.

This tower was once used to create ammunition for early settlers.

This picturesque cliffside beacon no longer calls to sailors but shines once a year in honor of a famous shipwreck.