This dry lake bed contains the oldest known petroglyphs in North America.

A river runs through this remote valley in a very unexpected way.

These primitive rock paintings include a very beloved depiction of a woolly mammoth.

Mine your own precious stones.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

This nature center has one of the largest collections of native raptors in the Pacific Northwest.

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

This rustic old building is said to be the most photographed barn in America.

The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.

Built in the 1970s, this curious modular home found new life as a sundae-shaped ice cream stand.

During its heyday, the massive estate boasted its own railroad station and post office.

A historic blockhouse and trading post give a glimpse into the early colonial history of South Carolina.

An unassuming nature trail winds through dozens of tiny houses built for the wee people.

The longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

An enormous goose sits atop this nest-shaped home.

Legend has it fairies gathered at the site of this medieval castle.

A fascinating assortment of cave dwellings, medieval ruins, and sarcophagi are being devoured by the forest.

This off-the-beaten-path abandoned town is a relic of Montana's silver mining boom.

This rustic cabin, outfitted with gun slits, was once home to John D. Tewksbury, patriarch of the bloodiest family feud in American history.

A hidden beach at the end of a tunnel of mangrove trees.

Once a menacing challenge for trailblazers, this trail is now the most scenic drive in Utah.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.

No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.