A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.

The last remaining tollhouse in Michigan built during the 19th-century plank road craze.

More than 2,000 species of tropical plants call this nature preserve and sanctuary home.

At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.

Despite being one of the most photographed vistas in the Rockies these twin peaks are rightfully known as the "Deadly Bells."

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.

This is one really big nut.

The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

Stocking up on the world's best beer requires a pilgrimage to a monastery drive-through.

A Cold War site complete with rusty structures, hiking trails, and beautiful views.

Thousands of turbines whir at at the origin of North American wind power.

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.

This industrial area was the dumping ground for massive amounts of trash, some of which washes up as tiny bits of sea glass.

Submerged lava formations create incredible waterworks.

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

The ruins of this ancient fortification wall sit in the middle of a quiet, residential intersection.

Also known as Napoleon's Canal, this waterway was created on the orders of the general, and construction was interrupted by Waterloo.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.