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

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

A living snapshot of a different time in America is preserved and maintained by a community of volunteers.

This Old West hotel, the longest in continuous operation in the state of Arizona, is claimed to be haunted.

Stairs often replace streets on the steep slopes of this old mining town.

An old saloon in the West filled with history, and according to some, a few dozen ghosts.

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

This historic pink parlor keeps Phoenicians cool with homemade, retro ice creams.

Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.

Every year, festive decorations appear on this juniper tree located in the median strip of a busy highway.

This 24-acre park offers a place for meditation in the midst of Sedona's iconic red rocks.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

Giant quails play and greet visitors at a suburban park.

A reproduction of earth's many biomes.

On the outskirts of a reborn ghost town, a decaying post office remembers the bad old days.

A Wild West jailhouse that slid down the mountainside.

This 40-room dwelling tucked within a cliff was built by the basin's prehistoric residents.

A lingering bit of Space Race nostalgia lies in the middle of the desert.

An abandoned facility that has become a place of ritualistic satanic worship, or so rumor has it.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.