A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.

On the side of a remote mountain, a stone face bearing an inscription of mysterious origin.

This centuries-old pueblo church houses the body of a Franciscan friar who is said to be a rare "incorruptible" corpse.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

This pseudo-steampunk weapons facility is the world's largest wood and glue structure, and packs quite a wallop.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

A burnt-out motel with priceless Native American artwork in the basement, redeveloped into apartments.

A sculpture of a flying hawk made from colorful car doors.

Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.

When life gave this firefighter a forest fire, he made a rough-hewn sculpture park using a chainsaw.