Colloquially known as "the lynching memorial," this is the United States' first memorial to the victims of racial terror at home.

A dramatically eroding canyon thousands of miles from the desert.

The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.

This beautiful ancient site is dotted with perforated sandstone pillars considered sacred by some Native American groups.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

Settled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1859, this abandoned frontier town has appeared in several films.

Once a menacing challenge for trailblazers, this trail is now the most scenic drive in Utah.

Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.

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

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

Hollowed out cedar log tubs set in an ancient towering forest.

Made famous by cable TV, this oddball collection of antiques and collectibles is a cut above the rest.

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

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

Roaming bison and a spectacular view at the highest point in Nebraska.

Traditional Appalachian dances such as the Georgia Rang Tang and the Shoo-Fly Swing are kept alive at this weekly event.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.

One of the best places to see feral Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

These eerie outliers of the lightning bug family glow a mysterious blue color.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

A unique book shop with a collection of rare tomes and a nostalgia museum.

Every last book in this bookstore is signed by the author.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

An architect's childhood fantasy treehouse made real.