A motel dedicated to Southwestern nostalgia.

These elusive, isolated rodents evolved into a distinct, locally iconic subspecies.

This small interfaith chapel lies not far from the rim of the Grand Canyon.

The remnants of a creative early method of wildfire prevention.

Once the product of an inexplicable gold strike, this ghost town is now home to one man and his love of classic machines.

Inside this store, a mysterious statue draws visitors from the world over.

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

Marta Becket's hand-painted theater in the desert.

A former utopian healing center created by a huckster and built by derelicts.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

The largest dune field in the Mojave offers a chance of hearing the 'singing sands.'

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

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

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

A museum has some wedding cake dating to the Teddy Roosevelt administration, and some bacon from FDR's.

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

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

An homage to everyone's favorite prehistoric cartoon family.

Abandoned hotel with adjacent lake and golf course.