Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.

This edible park is open to any and all foragers.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

A mining town, now abandoned, was built in a canyon so narrow that the railroad ran right through the hotel lobby.

This great stone guardian of the forest is a relic from the land's volatile volcanic past.

Hundreds of handmade critters fill this tiny window gallery in the heart of Portland's Alberta Arts District.

A monument to the forgotten French explorers and their landmark expedition.

A community gathering place that once housed half-ton tanks and the World's Fair.

The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.

Four abandoned towers hidden above the Douglas fir forest in Washington.

These memorials built by an eccentric bachelor on the side of Interstate 5 cause both wonder and traffic accidents.

The largest wildlife crossing in Utah allows local fauna to safely traverse the six-lane Interstate 80 at Parleys Canyon.

Arizona's first government hub is a rustic cabin now preserved as part of a historical museum.

In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.

Legend says the horned lizard spent 31 years sealed in a time capsule before he was discovered alive.

The ruins of Theodore Roosevelt's beloved ranch stand in a forgotten corner of a national park named after him.

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

Unknown to many, this sparkling turquoise lake hides amid Oregon's snowcapped mountains.

An incredible airplane graveyard sits outside this small museum dedicated to preserving aviation history.

This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).

The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.

The stone circle honors the 19 firemen who perished during the Yarnell Hill Fire.

A Winnebago Tribe collection featuring arrowheads, artwork, and a mysterious rock carving.

This landmark is a central figure in the Nez Perce origin story.