A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

All of the 20 occupied houses in this mostly abandoned town feature some curious display of junk art.

The story of Two Guns, Arizona could easily be described as a Shakespearian tragedy on Route 66.

A stealthy Apache hideaway that became the haunting site of a mass grave.

Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.

This Arizona observatory is famous for investigations into Martian life, and as the place humans first spotted Pluto.

This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.

Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.

The cinder cone volcano with a less than complimentary name.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

The highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome bears witness to the ravages of one type of insect.

Mile-long cave system near Great Smoky Mountains.

Wild lights and sound effects turn a walk through some caves into an eye-popping 1960s tourist attraction.

Moonbows over Kentucky.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

Cleveland's giant "free" stamp is a nod to the Civil War, but was misinterpreted for years.

This steamer is known as "The ship that built Cleveland."

This spectacular public market has got meat, fish, vegetables, baked goods, and enough kielbasa for a lifetime.