At an isolated roadside rest area stands a monument marking where famous Western star Tom Mix died in 1940.

Some of the tallest ancient American ruins continue to inspire awe and curiosity.

Once a year, at exactly 11:11 a.m., this monument comes to life.

The historic “pink house on the hill” is an architectural gem that now serves as a center for water conservation.

The unusual burial monument of Arizona's first governor.

The first permanent memorial to a unique secret weapon of World War II.

A former department store turned into a quirky restaurant.

This rustic cabin, outfitted with gun slits, was once home to John D. Tewksbury, patriarch of the bloodiest family feud in American history.

A mysterious "wedding cake" castle in the middle of the urban desert.

In this small Phoenix taxidermy emporium, you can find everything from a squid in a jar to a freeze-dried toad.

Thousands of Mexican Free-Tailed Bats soar around an abandoned storm drain at sunset each summer.

This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

This 252 step staircase offers stunning views of San Jose.

One of the largest Marian shrines on the West Coast stands rather unexpectedly in Silicon Valley.

An Aladdin's cave of old Silicon Valley tech.

If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.

Historical trolley restoration and operation at History San Jose, Kelly Park.

Today's aerospace industry can be traced back to one man and his gliders.

The installation’s official name, “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” says it all.

Open since 1938, this diner has kept its fountain, malt machine, and all the gum that greasers left beneath its counter.

This narrow coastline trail through the dense Kauai wilderness is among the most beautiful and dangerous in the world.

A once-glowing grotto at the bottom of Waikapalae Wet Cave.

This blowhole is supposedly caused by a trapped monster.

The strange phenomenon causing gravity to "work backwards" on this hill has been blamed on the paranormal.