A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

San Francisco's first World's Fair, dedicated to the wonders of California.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

Though strikingly beautiful, Seattle's other railway station is now largely forgotten.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

This Taoist temple is the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

A Tibetan Temple and Buddhist organization just off the beaten path in Northern California.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.

Pay your respects to departed pets, both celebrity and otherwise.

A monumental cross hides in the trees in Golden Gate Park.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

A herd of 150 bison live on California's Santa Catalina Island and are at the heart of an ongoing debate between environmental protection and economic expansion.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

Space program, pneumatics and more, bits and pieces, for movie sets or the common man.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

An "anarchical" no man's land, complete with garbage sculptures and a hobo-run "Landfillian Library."