The first "Hut" was actually a small brick building.

A shady solar power system that couldn't hold up to the harsh desert conditions.

Witnessing the might of this dessert-colored desert waterfall is a rare, powerful treat.

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

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

A nature and cultural preserve named for its multitude of petroglyphs carved by the Northern Sinagua people.

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

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

A striking, menacing sandstone peak towering above a landscape that's equal parts Mordor and the Moon.

The farthest you can be in the contiguous U.S. from a McDonald's location.

Water of undetermined depth has attracted rare fish and cult leaders alike.

Once a menacing challenge for trailblazers, this trail is now the most scenic drive in Utah.

The only completed wing of Utah's first capitol is filled with artifacts and odd stories about its past.

The eroded core of an ancient volcano is now accessible by a short hike.

One of the world's oldest and most massive living organisms is a grove of quaking aspens.

The wreckage of a deadly bomber plane crash can still be found near an Arizona peak.

A mysterious spirit totem at the edge of Navajo lands.

The notorious Wild West outlaw was raised in this unassuming abode.

Thousands of glyphs created by an unknown culture decorate the rock formations of this canyon.

If it wasn’t for an innovative use of quilts during a crisis, the city of Panguitch might not exist today.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.

This former lieutenant governor's home is brimming with curiosities.