This massive crater in the middle of nowhere was used to train astronauts for moon landings.

A palatial horse museum outside Shanghai is home to the most pampered horses in the world.

An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.

This vast, pristine wilderness is home to a rare subspecies of black bear.

This colorful historic site tells the story of Icelandic poetry and community in Central Alberta.

Live long and prosper in Vulcan, Alberta.

This alpine statue of Jesus in Silverton is said to protect both miners and local economies.

When in Idaho, sleep in a giant potato.

These black pillars of volcanic basalt seem to call mountain climbers with an unbreakable siren song.

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

Archaeologists believe this panel of petroglyphs depicting descending sheep and other figures in Glen Canyon are 3,000 to 6,000 years old.

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

The hallowed remains of a 900-year old Ancestral Pueblo great house.

This Swiss cemetery is reserved for people who died in climbing accidents.

This ghost-town bar has bullet holes and plenty of stories lurking within its walls.

This museum tells the history of Day of the Dead sugar sculptures.

Eclectic musical collection ranging from hurdy gurdies and orphicas to the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.

This museum glorifies the humble potato.

In 1847, Brigham Young climbed this hill to survey the Salt Lake Valley and saw a fine place to build a city.

In 1952, this restaurant began selling the Colonel's “secret” recipe.

A replica that won't float away.

Despite sitting firmly in the global cradle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this Hare Krishna temple is host to one of the largest color festivals outside India.