Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

Oddly shaped rock formation, misassociated with a nearby utopian community.

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

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

Colorful Native American paintings are hidden within this small cavern.

Extremely famous in his native country, this Cracovian painter is all but unknown beyond Polish borders.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.

The first version of this stalwart construction appeared around 3,000 years ago.

This large pile of traveler-curated rocks by the dry lakebed is a longstanding tradition on the Old Mojave Road.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

Decommissioned experimental solar facilities that pioneered solar energy technology.

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

The largest dune field in the Mojave offers a chance of hearing the 'singing sands.'

This one-block alleyway is stuffed with street art that is colorful, cultural, and intensely political.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

A former hardware store near Yerba Buena is the official home of California's history.