A tiny nondenominational church harkens back to the days of the first homesteaders in the region.

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

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

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

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

An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

Step into Monet's world at this fine-dining restaurant in the middle of a New Jersey sculpture park.

The Lowcountry color with the power to stop evil from entering a home.

This ancient village provides insight into the complexity of the pre-Columbian Fremont Culture.

It was an experiment to prove that glacial boulders and rocks can be used in constructions and dwelling.

This historic lighthouse was well known for the large number of women who served as its keeper.

Dakota legend claims this locally iconic pinnacle was once part of a sacred burial site that was cleaved in two.

Silverware in the sidewalk outside a grocery store cements this neighborhood’s Italian culinary history.

The 19th-century ruins hide deep in an overgrown forest.

The beautiful behemoth is one of the largest trees of its kind in the United States.

From working out of his garage to the James Beard semifinals, one Tucson baker has kept his fan base—and his grains—local.

The remnants of a 19th-century ironmaking complex hidden in the woods of Connecticut.

In rural Iowa, an imported 19th-century windmill overlooks an unlikely enclave of Danish culture.

The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.

One man's goal to be surrounded by color resulted in this enchanting assortment of avian abodes.

A focal point of in Denver’s skyline for over a century, inspired by a Venetian basilica.

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.