If it feels like a speakeasy, that’s because it probably was one.

A secret fresh water spring for animals and humans alike hidden along the most famous road in the United States.

The contents of this safe survived a 37-kiloton nuclear bomb.

The most isolated mailbox in America lets desert travelers record their passing.

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.

A hidden slot canyon in the southern Nevada desert makes an unexpected oasis and scenic hike.

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

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

The only Native American comic shop in the world.

For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.

Creek water that starts here has a 50/50 chance of ending up in the Atlantic or the Pacific.

A little-visited ghost town state park offers a glimpse into Montana’s "Silver Queen."

A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.

One man's ambition created this psychedelic log home.

This spiritual landmark for practicers of Shamanism is drenched in milk and vodka and covered in blue scarves.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

The grassy landscape is home to the world's last truly wild horses.

The oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia has survived centuries of invasions, political shifts, and religious purges.

Ottoman-era houses lovingly preserved.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

A quirky house created entirely out of glass bottles combines a collector's spirit with an artist's flair.

Local legend says that whoever burns down this 2,000-year-old tree will only have seven days to live.

The world's second-tallest flagpole stands proud despite dropping rank.

The lovely lake that was naturally dammed, then naturally destroyed, then unnaturally saved.