A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

A relic of the region's once booming timber industry.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.

These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.

Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.

The design of this ornately decorated place of worship closely mirrors a church in Vietnam.