A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

This gorgeous beach hides behind two headlands in Oregon's Ecola State Park.

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

Lighthouse-cum-columbarium where "Nor'easters" and grandma go to die.

On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

This frequently-photographed waterfall takes only a short hike to visit.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.

The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.

Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.

The L.A. Zoo has a secret garden of rare bootleg cycads, a palm specimen dating back 280 million years.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.