The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.

A breathtaking 19th-century trail overlooks Lake Tahoe.

A museum dedicated to antique toys, collectibles, and nostalgia.

Get up close and personal with these majestic fish.

A collection of the best toys ever made, The National Toy Hall of Fame is filled with kids, fun, and for some reason, a bird preserve.

A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.

Whimsical sculptures dot a woodland path surrounding their creator's old summer cottage.

The largest known open fault in the United States is basically a giant natural refrigerator.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

A collection of unique outdoor sculptures surounded by the beauty of nature.

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

A perfect replica of the beloved show's first set.

This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.

Mariners once used this prehistoric landfill as a navigational landmark.

Colorful clay cliffs tower over an unofficial nudist beach on Martha's Vineyard.

The Atlantis of Cape Cod reemerges during the lowest of tides.

The basement bowling alley of this St. Paul dive bar is decorated with thousands of dollar bills.

This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.

Covering 37 subterranean acres, this Armillaria gallic is a famous fungus with its own festival.

A miniature golf course crafted inside the world's largest simulated cave.

The bottle house obsession struck a Florida man in his retirement, and now he can't stop building.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

This kitschy curio wonderland is full of fake animals, teak tables, and a cacophony of random bric-a-brac.

The birthplace of America's favorite fruit-flavored mystery dessert.