One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

Each year these high desert hills are absolutely covered with poppy flowers in a surreal show of nature.

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

The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

A tiny theater hidden in an alley plays a constant stream of short silent films for anyone willing to peer through the peephole.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.