Rare and gorgeous birds abound in this protected wildlife sanctuary.

A wild west land agreement was etched right onto this historic Idaho stone.

Jail from the 19th century that was built by inmates.

These black pillars of volcanic basalt seem to call mountain climbers with an unbreakable siren song.

A former gold rush boomtown has managed to stay in business for over 100 ramshackle years.

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.

The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.

Even in death, he's still your huckleberry.

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

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

The largest self-built castle in the U.S., six decades in the making.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

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

Thousands of crosses and markers for soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan blanket a California hillside.

A massive hydrovolcanic explosion left a half-mile wide crater in Death Valley.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

The oldest lawn bowling club in the United States.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

Home to one of the world’s largest collections of model yachts.

The legendary statue-hating superintendent of Golden Gate Park is honored with... a statue.

Everything you always wanted to know about borates is here.

This odd little museum holds exhibits on everything from blacksmith equipment to hair jewelry.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.