One of the largest Buddhist stupas in North America is built of concrete designed to last 1,000 years.

In the early 1900s, hundreds of Black Americans found opportunity in this now-abandoned rural community.

Abandoned silver mine strewn with wrecked and twisted structures.

At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.

A downtown park built on top of unclaimed graves.

Travel through the wholesome amusements of yesteryear at this charming miniature village.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

Wall to wall taxidermy at Denver's oldest and most exotic steakhouse.

An innovative local park built from an abandoned sewage treatment plant.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

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

A series of labyrinths in the Nevada desert inspire meditation and calmness.

A hidden slot canyon in the southern Nevada desert makes an unexpected oasis and scenic hike.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

This former shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

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

A memorial to the unknown and unheralded men and women of the Cold War military and intelligence services.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

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

An old railroad grade built for the construction of Hoover Dam is now a recreational trail featuring several tunnels and sweeping views of Lake Mead.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

Now a city park, this site started as a stage stop, then was a working ranch, and finally became a dude ranch that specialized in letting wannabe divorcees establish Nevada residency.

An 1870s ranch for pioneers, rodeo stars, and divorcees was abandoned and left for dead, until the city reopened it for exploration.