This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

This massive crater in the middle of nowhere was used to train astronauts for moon landings.

Narrow slot canyons in a badland eroded into soft sedimentary rock provide an otherworldly landscape in this remote Nevada state park.

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.

The lost ruins of the forgotten ferry lie hidden beneath the silt.

Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.

Preserving the remains of Native American cultures which otherwise would have been submerged behind Hoover Dam.

This former Mormon settlement is reemerging from the receding waters of Lake Mead.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

This massive geographical sculpture is so subtle, it's possible to pass by it without noticing.

An improbable waterfall springs from an orange-white cliff face, tumbling into the headwaters of the Virgin River above Zion National Park.

Built at the turn of the 20th century, using bricks made and fired from clay found on the property.

Opened in 1911, this small shop is the oldest ongoing establishment in St. George.

This old selenite mine is dotted with tiny crystals that make it shimmer like it's covered in glitter.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

A museum has some wedding cake dating to the Teddy Roosevelt administration, and some bacon from FDR's.

The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

This isolated outpost was once the only place to cross the Colorado River for hundreds of miles.

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

These elusive, isolated rodents evolved into a distinct, locally iconic subspecies.

Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

Giant pinnacles in the sun-scorched lands of Southern Utah have been nicknamed "white ghosts."