This morbid scene depicts the Darwinian drama of death on the African savannah.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

One of the most dazzling dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History is also one of the oldest.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

Thousands of turbines whir at at the origin of North American wind power.

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

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

A giant desert bird that once swung music fans at Coachella now has a home in a nearby traffic circle.

A monument to the frontier doctor who came up with the idea of delineating highways with a painted line.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

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

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.

On a barren hillside in the Yucca Valley, the recently restored Desert Christ Park has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.