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

A dry lake is what remains of a community founded on a real estate scam.

Built by one man in the '20s, this site is now a museum representing the Great Basin cultures.

This strangely vacant Western amusement seems to be an empty tribute to residents of Lucerne Valley.

Everything you always wanted to know about borates is here.

The last Americana on Route 66.

These colossal desert barcodes have been fine-tuning spy satellites for decades.

A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.

Decommissioned experimental solar facilities that pioneered solar energy technology.

Where decommissioned airplanes and helicopters go to become part of Hollywood.

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.

Abandoned Air Force base that has fallen into disrepair.

Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.