Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

For 150 years one family has been producing the iconic hot sauce on a bayou island made of salt.

A downtown park built on top of unclaimed graves.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

At the tallest peak in Colorado, an electrifying mix of thin air, lightning, and rivalry.

The largest wildlife crossing in Utah allows local fauna to safely traverse the six-lane Interstate 80 at Parleys Canyon.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

An architect's childhood fantasy treehouse made real.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

The only surviving piece of a submarine said to be the most decorated vessel in U.S. history.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

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

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.