This abandoned bootleg attraction was built to cash in on the popularity of classic TV show, F Troop.

At this deceptively beautiful beach, nothing is what it seems.

The remnants of an early automobile route across shifting sand dunes can still be found in the deserts of Southern California.

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

Ancient human, animal, and geometric figures drawn in the earth.

The stone-covered graves lie within the ruins of an Old West ghost town.

All of the 20 occupied houses in this mostly abandoned town feature some curious display of junk art.

This huge dam across the Colorado River caused an armed standoff between two U.S. states.

Opinions differ as to whether this Arizona tree was actually used as a Wild West jail, but that hasn't stopped the town from capitalizing on it.

This famous Nevada gold mine, once a hotbed of Wild West shenanigans, is now open for tours.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

A Saint Nicholas-themed ghost town in the Mojave desert.

This massive geographical sculpture is so subtle, it's possible to pass by it without noticing.

This former Mormon settlement is reemerging from the receding waters of Lake Mead.

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

Hundreds of drawings left by the land's previous inhabitants remain mysterious.

This magnificent, quirky home sits atop a literal gold mine in the middle of the Nevada desert.

A ring of creosote bushes that are estimated to be 11,700 years old.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

Built at the turn of the 20th century, using bricks made and fired from clay found on the property.

This sun-scorched lakebed contains samples of half the natural elements known to humankind.

In one of the hottest parts of the Mojave Desert, shallow bedrock forces the typically dry Mojave River to the surface in this canyon, providing a vital oasis for humans and wildlife.

This small town was built around a marble quarry and named after one of the most famous sources of marble in the world.