Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.

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

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

The second-largest cave chamber in the world was discovered in 1898 by a 16-year-old and a friend known as "Pothead."

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

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

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

A small flooded ghost town with a few scattered structures remaining.

This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.

This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.

This museum remembers the tough Mormon trek across America through an intriguing array of artifacts.

One of the world’s largest collections of petroglyphs records 2,000 years of human activity.

Jurassic Park—A Still Life.

What's a diner from the 1939 World's Fair doing in a remote Utah mountain town?

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

Hundreds of drawings left by the land's previous inhabitants remain mysterious.

Largest collection of mounted dinosaur specimens in the world.

An absolutely beautiful 200-foot stained glass installation traces the evolution of knowledge.

Once a menacing challenge for trailblazers, this trail is now the most scenic drive in Utah.

Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.

A sculpture for the sun and stars, created by Nancy Holt.

An earthwork sculpture built by Robert Smithson in the Great Salt Lake only reemerges during drought.