This desert oddity hides in plain sight thanks to a cartographic error and a desert explorer with a punny sense of humor.

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

This whimsical home made entirely from clay is basically a giant piece of pottery.

Despite being a perfectly pleasant place to be, Loyalton can't seem to attract any visitors.

On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

The stones that traveled from Spain to eventually become a holy place for San Francisco's nature worshippers.

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

Mine your own precious stones.

While not recognized by Guinness, this chocolate waterfall is likely to be the world's largest.

Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.