The damming of the Colorado River buried an iconic geologic formation before record-breaking drought brought it back.

What if the cure for all that ails you was as simple as repeated exposure to low-dose radon?

An ancient city exhumed from the depths of the ocean.

A set of tall pillars and alcove-like rooms that are significant to the Miami people of Indiana.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

A dragon-shaped fountain that is said to dispense healing water—unless you're evil.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

This unusual island has a winding sand bridge that only appears at low tide.

A shrine honoring a legendary ghost bride lies within this vibrant temple.

The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

The greatest collection of New Orleans masking and processional traditions covering everything from Baby Dolls to Skull and Bone gangs.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

The stone labyrinth in this New Orleans city park was laid to symbolize healing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

This life-size monument honors the legacy of a famous literary feline.

Where mountaineers were checked for lice before entering the city.

This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.

These towering cliffs crystalize each winter, forming sheer walls of ice that are open for climbing.

Birds with backpacks expedite film development for a rafting company on a remote Colorado river.