The only thing stranger than stumbling onto these philosophical musings is the story of the homesteader who created them.

The decaying adobe remains of an old homestead are just off the beaten path in Joshua Tree National Park.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

This mid-century mural portrays humankind's spiritual and scientific journey.

This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.

A "time traveler's" vision of human history stretches throughout Mexico City's Copilco metro station.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

These biodiverse university gardens form a green oasis amid the urban chaos of Mexico City.

A jewel of the Mexico city skyline now slowly crumbles after surviving an earthquake.

These enigmatic columns tower over the ruins of an ancient Toltec city.

The singular ruins of a mysterious lost city.

The winter home of millions of migrating monarch butterflies.

A uniquely robust and historic look at Mexico's omnipresent dance with Death.

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

High atop a Mexican rainforest mountain, this ancient pyramid once drew pilgrims countries away.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

Superstitious? Discover the witchy side of Mexico through its largest esoteric market.

A gargantuan crystal kingdom.

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

Extraordinary sculpture garden created by an eccentric English poet.

Legend has it thieves once stashed their treasures in this crater in the Mexican desert.

The largest cave shaft in the world is home to thousands of birds and popular with BASE jumpers.