Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.

This sculpture garden in Death Valley makes you feel like you've slipped into some alternate reality.

A mysterious and endangered parasitic herb from the California desert.

This secluded date farm can be reached only by following a bumpy, single-lane desert road.

A Saint Nicholas-themed ghost town in the Mojave desert.

A series of labyrinths in the Nevada desert inspire meditation and calmness.

In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.

All of the 20 occupied houses in this mostly abandoned town feature some curious display of junk art.

The lost ruins of the forgotten ferry lie hidden beneath the silt.

Thousands of glyphs created by an unknown culture decorate the rock formations of this canyon.

This massive geographical sculpture is so subtle, it's possible to pass by it without noticing.

Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument.

Preserving the remains of Native American cultures which otherwise would have been submerged behind Hoover Dam.

Formerly frequented by Hollywood stars and now open for tours.

This former shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.

This famous Nevada gold mine, once a hotbed of Wild West shenanigans, is now open for tours.

A memorial to the unknown and unheralded men and women of the Cold War military and intelligence services.

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

Experience a charming 1930's version of "infotainment."