The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

World's only nuclear reactor operated by liberal arts undergraduates.

Beyond being incredibly fun, not much can be said about the Hole with certitude.

A Texas-sized particle collider that was abandoned due to its Texas-sized budget.

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.

Featuring a casually threatening atmosphere along with dessert and coffee to die for.

The legend of a local monster still haunts this small town.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

Giant pinnacles in the sun-scorched lands of Southern Utah have been nicknamed "white ghosts."

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.