In one of the hottest parts of the Mojave Desert, shallow bedrock forces the typically dry Mojave River to the surface in this canyon, providing a vital oasis for humans and wildlife.

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.

This old selenite mine is dotted with tiny crystals that make it shimmer like it's covered in glitter.

Hundreds of drawings left by the land's previous inhabitants remain mysterious.

One man has installed bathtubs into the Utah desert floor to harness the powers of a natural hot spring.

An off-grid art installation that encourages its visitors to imagine a world without waste.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.