Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.

An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.

The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.

A 50-foot tile mural mosaic for the 100-year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

One of the only known surviving coconut palm trees in the entire state.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

This unique graffiti art from the 1940s has become a staple of this local landscape in the remote California desert.

The cluster of boulders near Fort Irwin is covered in military insignia.

In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

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

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

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

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

Only ruined buildings and abandoned charcoal kilns remain of this once bustling Wild West boom town.

A spectacular overlook of the Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael River, a deep sandstone gorge streaked with orange, red and white in a remote, uncrowded part of Utah.

Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.

A dazzling display of red rocks weathered into spires and hoodoos.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

Largest man-made excavation on earth!

Step into the cool deep past and unknown future of who begat who.