The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

The self-proclaimed gateway to the Extraterrestrial Highway.

This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.

This once bustling boomtown hotel is now the hottest spot in Nevada for ghost hunters.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

Graffiti, cars, and religion combine to create this jungle of scrap in the Nevada desert.

In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

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

Oh, just a motel on the edge of the desert decorated with thousands of clowns conveniently located next to an abandoned graveyard.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

A piece of the iconic wall found an unlikely new home in a Vegas bathroom.

A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.

This historic Jewish cemetery sits right in the heart of a Detroit car factory.

Standing guard on top of an old, vacant ice cream shop.

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.