The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

The fossilized remains of ancient California redwoods.

The timepiece that exonerated a labor radical accused of a parade bombing that killed ten people.

California's own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano.

California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.

An expansive and intricately restored mansion remains from over a century ago--and so do its ghosts.

This historic California cemetery holds the bodies of veterans of both the Civil War and the Donner Party.

A popular tourist cave with a dark past.

The largest drain hole in the world.

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

A huge collection of rocks, gems, and crystals.

Back in the day everyone who was anyone played this historic western theater.

Beneath a Virginia City bar is the entrance to an abandoned gold mine.

An abandoned cyanide mill is now a haunting magnet for graffiti and illegal parties.

If you dial the number in this abandoned office window "Sam Spade’s" secretary will ask you to leave a message.

The only parking meter in the entire town, it is surrounded by 100 free spaces.

One woman's Viking Castle on Lake Tahoe.

An old-timey medicine shop that once served Chinese laborers during the Gold Rush is still open for business to this day.

A tiny survivor of the Donner Party disaster.

Wool processing mill in an unlikely location.

Eclectic collection of dark and macabre antiques.

Bits and pieces from the ill-fated Donner Party's winter cabins.

Despite being a perfectly pleasant place to be, Loyalton can't seem to attract any visitors.

This former boomtown "island" is now submerged below Folsom Lake.