Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers.

The magic's in the hole!

This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.

This neon blue river gets its color from a unique mix of bacteria and volcano minerals.

One poet's handmade, anachronistic home.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

Catch a glimpse of the elusive Peninsular bighorns right off of the desert freeway.

This historic tower in the California desert promises visitors a "vortex of good vibes".

Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

The American rainmaker and a burst dam.

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

San Diego's most historic and haunted home.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

Giant nude woman of Tijuana is also the artist's home.