A smoke stack so large, the Washington Monument could fit inside!

A sprawling museum located on the former site of the Orphan Girl Mine.

A working ranch doubles as a sustainable hub for world-renowned classical music and large-scale sculptures.

High in the Rockies the third largest statue in the U.S. opens her welcoming arms, and lights up the night sky.

A little-visited ghost town state park offers a glimpse into Montana’s "Silver Queen."

An apocalyptic seismic event creates a deadly chain reaction that ends with a 6-mile long lake developing within weeks.

The last physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark trail is one of their autographs etched into this giant rock.

With over 340,000 artifacts and counting, there is something for everyone, often called the "Smithsonian of the West."

This beautiful ancient site is dotted with perforated sandstone pillars considered sacred by some Native American groups.

The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.

The rocks of a certain area of Butte, Montana give off a musical ring when hit.

This amazingly preserved Gold Rush town is a historian's dream.

New fungal and bacterial species call this deadly lake home.

The oldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the United States has been in business since 1911.

This giant tower beacon was a key navigation tool for pilots delivering mail amid the night skies.

This landmark is a central figure in the Nez Perce origin story.

The secluded site of a 1943 plane crash and amazing rescue is only accessible by hiking through the woods.

Home to a timed geyser created by complete accident.

These century-old beehive-shaped kilns were built to produce charcoal for nearby mines.

An Idaho legend carved out a cave village with his own two hands.

The world's first nuclear power plant is open to visitors looking to role-play a meltdown.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

Jail from the 19th century that was built by inmates.

A former gold rush boomtown has managed to stay in business for over 100 ramshackle years.