An idle pastime becomes a record holder in Boys Town, Nebraska.

South Dakota's oldest operating brewery is housed inside a historic firehouse.

The remnants of an early American attempt at missile defense.

This canyon is named for a unique geologic formation where the river vanishes underground near the mouth of the canyon and reappears farther down.

Features unique photographic collections by women of the American West and historical attractions such as a two-story outhouse.

At the time of its completion, it was the tallest dam in the world.

Miraculous tree that seems to sprout out of solid rock.

Long before guestbooks and hotels, frontier travelers signed their names on this rock face.

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

Up-close opportunities to see working birds of prey.

A boulder so big and tough, they had to turn it into a landmark.

In addition to over 80 vehicles on display covering over 100 years of motorcycle history, this free museum focuses on the people who ride and love these bikes.

Meet Rita the Rock Planter, one of Danish sculptor Thomas Dambo's enormous wooden trolls.

One of the oldest art supply stores in the United States.

Central City celebrates its most famous madam by racing beds down Main Street.

This otherwise unremarkable ski town building marks the site of Butch Cassidy's first robbery.

The remains of a World War II-era Japanese American internment camp dot a windswept Colorado hill.

Final resting place of a 19th century gold prospector and convicted cannibal.

Two creeks flow out of either end of this canyon in opposite directions.

The scene of one of the darkest moments in American labor history has been left essentially untouched since the tragedy.

The largest source of fossilized insects anywhere.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.