Places Edited by thenoblewoman

An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.

A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.

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

The final resting place of a space program monolith, soon to be unveiled again to the public.

An artificial crater field that trained astronauts for lunar exploration.

Twice a year, visitors can tour the desolate site that birthed the Atomic Age.

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.

Marta Becket's hand-painted theater in the desert.

World's oldest operating science fiction and fantasy club, once home to Ray Bradbury and L. Ron Hubbard.

Twenty-seven massive radio antennas on the high plains of New Mexico search for life on other planets.

An abandoned Jazz Age dream home and con man's hideout in Death Valley.

"Only the devil could play golf here."