The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

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

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Odd outsider art installations surround a Gold Rush-era ghost town.

The highest dunes in California are the most likely place in the area to hear the Singing Sands.

This crumbling Death Valley mining complex was known for its use of giant, 20-mule team wagons.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.