This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

In one of the hottest parts of the Mojave Desert, shallow bedrock forces the typically dry Mojave River to the surface in this canyon, providing a vital oasis for humans and wildlife.

The cluster of boulders near Fort Irwin is covered in military insignia.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

An unreal vintage shop that wears its dadaist influence on its zombie fish.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

This naturally heated mountainous creek has created a group of neon blue pools of potentially deadly boiling water.

A historic, century-old house plopped along the perimeter of Houston's ballpark.

Where Santa Claus held up a Texas bank and started a statewide manhunt.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

The highest point in Texas is capped by a big silver pyramid.

Natural catch-basin rocks covered in thousands of drawings spanning many millennia.

A spring-fed pool so deep it's used for scuba diving as well as swimming.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.