The first life claimed by this record-breaking peak wasn't lost to exposure or a fall but rather lightning.

The hundreds of movies and television shows shot in this high desert town are commemorated in a unique museum.

This old mining town, deep in the California desert, has a year-round population of one.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.

This unique graffiti art from the 1940s has become a staple of this local landscape in the remote California desert.

Everything you always wanted to know about borates is here.

The liveliest ghost town in the state.

Thousands of turbines whir at at the origin of North American wind power.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.

A classically trained chef makes beloved burritos inside a gas station.

The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.

A late-night restaurant empire was launched from this humble storefront.

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.

This tombstone marks the final resting place of the beloved 1990's character, Ernest P. Worrell.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.

A humble ode to the heroic air rescue efforts of the United States Coast Guard serving on the Great Lakes.

A 12-foot sculpture serves as a constant reminder of the importance of protecting and restoring the Boardman River.   

An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

The artwork honors those who are dedicated to preserving the beautiful Michigan peninsula.

This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

Once a home for cows and hay, this barn has been transformed into an event cathedral.