At the western edge of Palm Springs, a rugged desert canyon trail leads to a waterfall at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

This outdoor observatory offers stellar views and a scale model of our solar system.

An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

Artist Jack Pierson made this surreal sculpture in honor of Wonder Valley, a countercultural community on edge of civilization.

A collection of old shoes in the middle of nowhere.

This extraordinary project brings water from the Colorado River to Southern California.

A tribute to the statues of Easter Island along Route 66.

Don't blink or you'll miss it.

The remains of a boarding school designed to forcibly assimilate Native American children.

An eclectic trailer park retreat in the middle of the California desert.

The world’s first museum dedicated solely to electric vehicles.

More than 25 fully functional scale replicas of famous lighthouses dot the shores of Lake Havasu.

The stone circle honors the 19 firemen who perished during the Yarnell Hill Fire.

This immigrant bridge once spanned the Thames but is now a fixture of an Arizona city.