The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.

A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.

One man has carved a number of natural New Mexico caves into psychedelic sandstone temples.

The final resting place of the living embodiment of the famous Forest Service symbol.

Buried beneath the New Mexico sands are believed to be millions of copies of Atari's E.T. video game.

The world's first commercial spaceport is a disappointment of cosmic proportions.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

A preserve with 75,000 ancient drawings remains the realm of public – not just scientific – exploration.

A multi-storied adobe complex has been inhabited for more than a thousand years.

This fast-food outlet is the only space and UFO-themed McDonalds in the world.

The ruins of this abandoned fort now stand as a picturesque reminder of America's march West.

Twice a year, visitors can tour the desolate site that birthed the Atomic Age.

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

Despite time, colonization, and the brutal New Mexican heat, these Pueblo ruins still stand.

A clear blue swimming hole with hidden caves, still unexplored.

A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.

Twenty-seven massive radio antennas on the high plains of New Mexico search for life on other planets.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

A half-size replica of the World Trade Center towers above Tulsa.