Catch two 18-foot-tall ranchers mid-brawl as you drive by on Highway 285.

High in the Sacramento Mountains, a facility dedicated to studying the sun.

A vibrant colony of rescued wolves and other canids.

These unique volcanic rock formations offer the perfect opportunity to camp and hike.

The oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States.

The ruins of this former mining boomtown once housed over 3,000 people. Now, the population is two.

Explore a misty river canyon from a metal bridge system.

A saloon and inn that served the Wild West's most iconic figures—and is still haunted by some of them today.

A natural formation that resembles a camel resting in the New Mexico desert.

This popular pitstop lives up to its name.

Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.

This opulent Pueblo Deco movie palace melds Art Deco and Native American motifs.

The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.

The 7,000-year-old calcium carbonate formation creates a magnificent natural bridge.

Deadly airliner crash preserved for those willing to climb and pay respects.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.

It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."

A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.

A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.

Home to New Mexico's longest bar, this watering hole also has a mining museum and a haunted history.

Its history includes dinosaur fossils, cattle rustlers, Georgia O'Keeffe, and a mythical giant rattlesnake named Vivaron.

The official atomic museum of the United States explores the explosive and productive history of a much maligned energy source.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.