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California has always been known for its weird, wild humans, from yogis to hippies to movie stars. Even California hotels like the Chateau Marmont have got crazy stories to tell. But California’s landscape is equally wacky, from mysteriously moving rocks, to fiery waterfalls, to some of the wildest art-in-nature you can imagine. Have a look at these amazing photos and share your own wild spots in the comments.
Wave Organ, San Francisco
The waves are the organist at this amazing oceanside art installation.
Sailing Stones of Racetrack Playa
by: Travel + Leisure – Courtesy: Gogobot
No one has ever seen a stone move, but they leave trails in the sand…
Horsetail Falls, Yosemite
by: Jaykhuang flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
At sunset, in the last two weeks of February, this free-flowing waterfall seems to turn to fire with reflected light.
Devil’s Postpile, Mammoth Lakes
by: Eric Brink – Courtesy: Gogobot
These stick-like rock formations might just have been left behind by the devil.
Mono Lake, Lee Vining
by: ggewen flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
The crazy tufa rock formations here look like an alien landscape.
Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Desert Art Museum, Joshua Tree
by: Helldini flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
Because most deserts are missing art, wouldn’t you say? At least that’s what the guys who started Burning Man thought.
Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, Lancaster
by: Rennett Stowe flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
If you’ve always secretly admired the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz, head here for your poppy fix in April.
Integratron, Landers
by: °Florian flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
An acoustically perfect dome in the middle of the desert. Visit for retreats, sound baths, and surprises.
Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake
by: Jeff Moser / BikeCarson.com flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
Lava tube caves which make for some pretty awesome hiking.
Vasquez Rocks, Santa Clarita
by: JefferyTurner flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
A shooting location for Star Trek and inspiration for Pride Rock in the Lion King. We think it looks like the Millennium Falcon was embedded in the mountain.
Sutro Baths, San Francisco
by: Joanna Sun – Courtesy: Gogobot
Ruins of bathhouses on the coast off San Francisco.
Avenue of the Giants, Garberville
by: To Save On Postage flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
This two lane road is flanked by giant redwoods.
Devil’s Golf Course, Death Valley
by: jitze flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
‘Only the devil could play golf here’ — so don’t even try, people.
Albany Bulb, Albany
by: Sharon Hahn Darlin flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
Built by homeless people, this is beautiful hiking and gratuitous art.
Giant Rock, Landers
by: David M – Courtesy: Gogobot
This is a seven story sacred stone.
Eureka Dunes, Death Valley
by: M Hedin flickr – Courtesy: Gogobot
California’s tallest dunes are also a good place to hear the singing sands.
Source: gogobot.com