“You better take care of me Lord, if you don't you're gonna have me on your hands.” ― Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

A rugged lava field dotted with molds of the ancient pines that were growing when the volcano erupted.

This massive mushroom has spent centuries eating its way across a huge swath of Oregon.

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

Secluded springs in the Rio Grande Gorge offer hot bathing beside the haunted ruins of a stagecoach stop.

This 1950s-era nostalgic roadside New Mexico attraction consists of a quirky curio store and museum embedded into the face of a cave.

These aggressively sustainable art homes look like something out of 1970's science fiction.

It is intended to take one back to a stripped-down simplicity, to spend extended time both inside and out, and absorb the natural drama of the Upper Rio Grande Valley.

It takes a nine-mile hike to reach these hot springs, but weary hikers are rewarded with stunning views and a warm soak.

Take a dip in the world's largest mineral hot springs pool.

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

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.

A collection of colorful dinosaurs hidden in an actual rainforest.

Possibly the world's only drive-in movie theater with an attached motel.

Home to a timed geyser created by complete accident.

This UFO landing strip was created by a charitable Wyoming city that was worried about residents of Jupiter.

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

Ski or snowshoe your way to a feast in the mountains.

This cheery fruit farmer welcomes visitors to a classic roadside emporium.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

This popular pilgrimage site offers a hole filled with holy healing dirt.

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

A sprawling collection of over 106,000 toys from around the world.

This high desert botanical garden is a unique display of New Mexico’s ecology and culture.