The crumbling structure is a rare surviving relic of the area's bygone mining industry.

A cemetery housing wild west legends in South Dakota.

An ill-fated attempt to grow wheat in the sagebrush steppe of northeastern Nevada.

An attractive alpine lake at 8,400 feet that is accessible via a paved road.

What is the Thing?

Installed as a beacon of hope for a hurricane-racked island, the statue had to be moved multiple times due to the eroding coast.

The humble gravesite of the man who failed to cash in on his Pepsi-cola goldmine.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

The 15-foot-wide, 2-ton pan fries hundreds of chickens once a year.

This North Carolina museum is keeping the pinball craze alive, with a little Space Invaders on the side.

One of the best places to see feral Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

An autonomous oak in Alabama.

Tucked away atop a quaint Alabama pharmacy is this tiny display of antique medical tools.