This highest peak in New Mexico is named after an explorer who had a habit of lending his monicker to peaks.

Roaming bison and a spectacular view at the highest point in Nebraska.

In the St. Francois Mountains in the Ozarks at 1,772 feet above sea level, Taum Sauk Mountain is the highest (and possibly oldest) peak in Missouri.

Minnesota's highest point is a scenic vista marked by a plaque and armies of mosquitoes.

The honor of highest point in Michigan was almost given to the wrong peak before this mountain won out by 11 inches.

A whimsical monument marks the highest point in Kansas, not that you could tell by the looks of it.

This family driveway also serves as the highest point in Illinois.

The highest point in Iowa, while not that impressive to mountain states, has earned its own monuments.

An ancient Viking village in North America that predates Columbus by 500 years.

This memorial pyramid marker honors one of the United States Government's first official camel riders.

On the windswept Dakota plains there is a memorial to circus workers who were struck down by lightning.

The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.

The famed architect designed this Minnesota gas station of the future with a lookout tower.

These once-beautiful historic graveyards are set against the barren Virginia City hills.

A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.

An amazing collection of sculptures and art.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

These curious caverns have been home to mushrooms, gangsters, and disco.

Native Americans built this circle of stones, which was used to predict astronomical events.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.

These giant metal horses graze on a hilltop near the Montana highway.

This amazingly preserved Gold Rush town is a historian's dream.