If you’re driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco (or vice versa) and you suddenly have the urge to lounge on a pink couch that looks as though it belongs in Barbie’s living room, a stop in the charming city of San Luis Obispo, California is an absolute must. Located almost exactly between Los Angeles…
The state of Oregon certainly isn’t short on natural beauty. The blue waters of Crater Lake and the thunderous cascade of Multnomah Falls attract countless visitors each year. Those who know and love Oregon will happily tell you that Smith Rock State Park is one of Oregon’s finest natural wonders. Visitors can climb Golden rock…
In the late 1800’s, fortune seekers flocked to a small mountain town just shy of the United States/Mexico border known as Bisbee, Arizona. Bisbee’s Mule Mountains were home to staggering deposits of precious metals such as gold, copper, and silver. As word of Bisbee’s natural bounty spread, the town’s population ballooned. Bisbee steadily became one…
In 1947, a pilot named Kenneth Arnold claimed to have spotted a silver flying disc that was not of this world. Arnold’s alleged brush with the extraterrestrial ignited a wave of UFO sightings, including a highly publicized UFO “crash” just outside of Roswell, New Mexico. In 1947, military officials stated in a press release that…
If you visit Griffith Park in Los Angeles, you can ride a pony, see a legendary band play live at the Greek Theatre, or get a crystal clear view of Tinseltown’s celebrated H0llywood sign. You can also spend the afternoon exploring a serene abandoned zoo known as the Old Zoo Picnic Area. In lieu of…
Any tried and true New Yorker will tell you that New York is a city within a city. The Big Apple’s stately skyscrapers contain a surprising number of hidden nooks and crannies. The Elevated Acre—a small, well-manicured park which is located atop a building at 55 Water Street—is one of the bustling Financial District’s best…
When someone utters the word “Alabama” most people think of the Crimson Tide—a juggernaut college football team that has won countless national championships. If you’re not a sports aficionado—never fear. The state of Alabama still has plenty to offer. The coast of Alabama is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the United…
If you’re in the process of booking your dream vacation to Italy, France, or Spain you will soon need to fill out a short online application known as ETIAS, or European Travel Information and Authorization System. Starting in May 2023, an approved ETIAS application will be required for short-term travel (defined as 90 days or…
