A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

One woman's Viking Castle on Lake Tahoe.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

A volcanic cone that formed over 600 years ago.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Try your hand at old-fashioned coffee growing at this museum devoted to one of the world's most coveted beans.

A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end.

A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.

These ancient sacred grounds granted amnesty to those who managed to reach them.

The southernmost point in the United States is a beautiful place to look at but a deadly place to wade in.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

Earth's tallest volcano is sacred to Native Hawaiians, and home to a dozen world-class observatories.

These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.

More than 2,000 species of tropical plants call this nature preserve and sanctuary home.

This legendary urban waterfall creates a dazzling display of rainbows.

In 2018, Pohoiki Road was severed by lava flowing from the eruption of Kilauea.

Watch the newest land on the planet form before your eyes.

A cooled lava flow from the Haleakalā volcano formed these surreal-looking columnar basalt structures.

Inside, visitors are treated to the rich history of sugar farming and its impact on Hawaiian society.