Decommissioned experimental solar facilities that pioneered solar energy technology.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

The "Fun Spot of the Desert" is now a haunting ruin, and a reminder that putting a water park in a desert is a bad idea.

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

This mostly abandoned shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

This famous Nevada gold mine, once a hotbed of Wild West shenanigans, is now open for tours.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

A private Las Vegas horse ranch adorned with whimsical artwork.

Thousands of artifacts relating to human sexuality, including the world's largest sex bike.

Wayne Newton's sprawling estate is now open for visitors to catch a glimpse of his "heart and soul."

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.

Oldest building in California still in use.

These markers are used to document elevation changes around the famed dam.

An old railroad grade built for the construction of Hoover Dam is now a recreational trail featuring several tunnels and sweeping views of Lake Mead.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

A lovely park home with a few interesting guests.