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

This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.

An architect in Aspen used psychedelics as his muse while building this mushroom masterpiece.

Despite being one of the most photographed vistas in the Rockies these twin peaks are rightfully known as the "Deadly Bells."

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

Hidden beneath a bridge, this waterfall is known for the large amounts of graffiti painted on its base.

This "zoo" is a cross between a junkyard and a sculpture garden, featuring animals you won't see anywhere else.

The largest self-built castle in the U.S., six decades in the making.

A famous flea market artist's studio that's full of odds and ends.

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

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

Outsider Art Community.

This collection of neon icons is preserving Arizona's history, one sign at a time.

The fading, forgotten remains of a once bright and booming factory.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

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

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

The wreckage of a deadly bomber plane crash can still be found near an Arizona peak.

This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.

Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.

This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

This abandoned railroad tunnel is now home to a micro-colony of bats and a ghost train.