Hoodoos, naturally eroded land formations, stand 20 feet tall in the Canadian badlands.

A stone troll guards the hike that leads to this waterfall.

The frozen bubbles that form on the icy surface of this Canadian lake contain enough methane to create a small explosion.

Hundreds of pelicans call this island no larger than a car their home during the summer months.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

You can still find treasures on the pebbly beaches of one of the world's oldest jade-producing areas.

This bizarre residential building is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, the “Gaudí of Japan.”

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.

An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.

When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.

The collection of signage remembers the midcentury pushback against the new neon light.

The tallest outdoor elevator in Europe rockets passengers on a dizzyingly precarious ride to the top of a mountain.

An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.

The longest continuous lava tube in the continental U.S. offers 2.5 miles of dark explorations for the adventurous.

Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.

This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.

Graffiti, cars, and religion combine to create this jungle of scrap in the Nevada desert.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.