A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

An optical illusion found amid a logged redwood forest.

A vaudeville performer mounted this hollowed-out redwood log onto the chassis of a truck, and toured the country spreading a message of conservation.

This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.

California's largest steel arch bridge.

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

This little gem of Spanish Colonial architecture has been abandoned since the 1950s.

The first attack on the continental U.S. during WWII occurred off the coast of a quiet California golf course.

360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.

A popular winter vacation destination for migrating monarch butterflies.

Home to a forest of whimsical pygmy Coast live oak.

Coastal dunes, site of buried Egyptian movie set and former utopian colony.

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.

A remote crossroads honoring a fallen talent.

After the nearby mercury mine shut down, this town was abandoned and declared a Superfund site.

This abandoned train tunnel has been the subject of countless ghost stories for years.

Built to be the ideal penitentiary, this abandoned panopticon saw several revolts and even a prisoners' coup.

This stretch of the ancient Roman road is preserved in a valley that witnessed many battles and legendary highwaymen.

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.