An impressive collection of over 50,000 minerals including moon rock from the Apollo 17 mission.

This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.

A research lab and hands-on museum where visitors can experiment with retro technology.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

The largest dinosaur trackway in North America is tucked away among this canyon's ghosts and archaeological gems.

A little-known hot spring haven right below the highway.

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

The highest paved road in North America winds its way up Mount Blue Sky in Colorado to an altitude of 14,130 feet above sea level.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.

Rather than a run-of-the-mill franchise hotel, this lodging has been decked out in dinosaur decor.

The largest source of fossilized insects anywhere.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

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

When ecosystems collide in the arid Southwest.

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Crystal clear lake with a shoreline of travertine located in a Colorado canyon.

Wondrous sandstone hoodoos where Native Americans collected clay for pottery, 9,000 years ago.

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

A remote desert lookout offers unparalleled views of the California badlands for those who brave the trek.

This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

A huge collection of rocks, gems, and crystals.

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