A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.

Seemingly grown on some other world, these New Mexico rock formations look like a disused science fiction set.

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

One man has carved a number of natural New Mexico caves into psychedelic sandstone temples.

The final resting place of a legendary science fiction author and his fraternal twin sister who died as an infant.

Once named the “world’s oldest gas station” due to its unusual construction material.

Ute tour guides have been sharing the ancient dwellings and rock art inside this large park with visitors for more than 40 years.

It takes a nine-mile hike to reach these hot springs, but weary hikers are rewarded with stunning views and a warm soak.

This remote Colorado canyon is home to the second-largest collection of natural arches in the world.

A glimpse of a waterfall is reached by a steel catwalk along a slot canyon located in an Ouray city park.

Isak Heartstone, a 15-foot wooden troll made out of recycled materials.

“You better take care of me Lord, if you don't you're gonna have me on your hands.” ― Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Climb to the top of this spiritual tower, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views.

An annual festival celebrating Colorado's most famous frozen corpse.

A recreation of an Old West apothecary full of curios.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

Gleaming self-built castle towers made from beer cans and inspired by "Vitamin Mary Jane."

One woman's UFO-themed campground, complete with self-built energy vortexes, UFO-themed weddings, and magic bushes.

These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.

A little-known hot spring haven right below the highway.

This "zoo" is a cross between a junkyard and a sculpture garden, featuring animals you won't see anywhere else.

Hidden beneath a bridge, this waterfall is known for the large amounts of graffiti painted on its base.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

The largest self-built castle in the U.S., six decades in the making.