A glimpse into the lives of the the Miwok and Paiute people in Yosemite National Park.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Portlandia is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States.

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

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

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

A living time capsule of the 1960s Richardson Bay water-front.

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

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

Finally the worlds of UFO enthusiasts and beef jerky lovers have come together in this roadside shop.

The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

This futuristic bridge is one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world.

This giant temperature attraction created some giant electric bills.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

California's most comprehensive horticultural library.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

San Francisco's urban bison herd has persisted in the face of extinction, development, and disease.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.