The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

The eroded core of an ancient volcano is now accessible by a short hike.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.

A super-sized promotional trick that is now a D.C. landmark.

This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.

Once thought to be the oldest living tree in the world, Methuselah was germinated before the Egyptian pyramids were built.

Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

A Yiddish theater turned movie house turned rock and roll landmark turned gay disco turned bank.

A Bed-Stuy gymnasium that hosts expansive raves, performances, dance parties, and more.

The competition: breathe deeply as long as you can.

Two community gardens under the elevated subway lines on a very busy commercial strip in Bushwick.

Check out the underground party scene at the "Burning Man of Brooklyn."

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

One of the few remaining American elm trees in New York’s Tompkins Square Park was the birthplace of a new religion.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...