This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

Underwater restaurant at the coral reefs of Eilat.

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.

A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.

This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.

Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

An ancient quarry rediscovered by a dog and claimed by biblical kings, a German cult, and the Freemasons.

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.

Eat burgers beneath gargantuan taxidermy and thousands of dollar bills in Utah's oldest continuously-operating bar.

The notorious Wild West outlaw was raised in this unassuming abode.

A well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ruin tucked beneath a desert cliff.

Sandstone rock formations that look like they belong on the cover of a progressive rock album.