In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.

An abandoned town is hidden in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Mile-long cave system near Great Smoky Mountains.

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

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

This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.

This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.

A massive sustainable farm designed by the mastermind behind Central Park.

One man has installed bathtubs into the Utah desert floor to harness the powers of a natural hot spring.

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

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

Discover for yourself what Herb Caen referred to as "the best kept secret in the Bay Area."

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

This whimsically unique butterfly farm focuses solely on creating habitats for the gentle insects.

The attic and basement house two museums stuffed with oddities like swallowed spoon handles and a shrunken head.

A nature and cultural preserve named for its multitude of petroglyphs carved by the Northern Sinagua people.

16,500-acre ranch filled with American heritage, geological wonders, and a giant pile of tires is the crown jewel of an intriguing tug-of-war.

Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

A 200-year-old bar with a cheeky name claims to have served Edgar Allan Poe his final drink.