Rare and gorgeous birds abound in this protected wildlife sanctuary.

Birdhouses, peacocks, animal sculptures, and a graveyard are all found along this eclectic nature trail.

A petroglyph map of the upper Snake River carved by prehistoric hunter-gatherers.

A former gold rush boomtown has managed to stay in business for over 100 ramshackle years.

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.

This work of art by Matthew Mazzotta resides in this park dedicated to the first black legislator in Idaho.

This pop-culture shop also offers the chance to become part of their favorite tv show or movie.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

Jail from the 19th century that was built by inmates.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

A little stop along the Texas highway where Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean stayed while shooting the 1955 film "Giant."

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

Minimalist modern art on a repurposed military base in rural Texas.

This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.

Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.

A Prada store in the West Texas desert that is never open for business.

Extraordinary objects lurk in this quintessential regional museum.