A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

Two rocks in a perpetual kiss and one of "the most romantic spot in America."

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

Community owned and operated, this property is home to a diverse set of nudists.

This secluded aqua waterfall in the Grand Canyon is the perfect swimming hole, and the Havasupai tribe's fiercely protected natural wonder.

A motel dedicated to Southwestern nostalgia.

This geothermal hot spring hides beneath a slowly growing mineral dome.

Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

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

Crystal clear lake with a shoreline of travertine located in a Colorado canyon.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

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

The highest dunes in California are the most likely place in the area to hear the Singing Sands.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

This huge pile of volcanic boulders hides a stunning network of secret grottoes.

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

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

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.

An enchanting landscape of ancient sandstone structures eroded into otherworldly shapes.

Coastal dunes, site of buried Egyptian movie set and former utopian colony.

Sunset-colored dunes of volcanic ash make taking a poor photo impossible.