In the early 1950s, merchant Con Miller decided to build a trading post in North Pole, Alaska. Con had a history of dressing up as Santa Claus and visiting with children in the surrounding area during the Christmas season. While Con’s trading post was under construction, local legend states that a little boy recognized that…
Most history buffs are painfully aware of the Wounded Knee Massacre of the Lakota people in South Dakota by a group of United States soldiers in December of 1890. The United States military attempted to disarm a small group of Lakota people. Though most of the Lakota people in the area had already surrendered their…
The Canary Islands—which are located not far off the coast of Morocco—have long been celebrated as the ideal getaway for travelers who love the desert just as much as they love the beach. If your dream vacation includes strolling along a black-sand beach, visiting a lush forest, and riding a camel through a bone-dry stretch…
The Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe has long been a popular destination for French speaking tourists, but many English speakers are unaware of the butterfly-shaped island chain’s charms. If eating delectable food, hiking up the side of a steaming volcano, and relaxing in the sun on a white sandy beach sound like your idea of the…
From a distance, Hierve el Agua appears to be a roaring waterfall cascading from the side of a cliff. Upon closer inspection, Hierve el Agua is several pillars of white stone with deep grooves which have been sculpted by calcium-rich water that bubbles up from the depths of the earth. Although some refer to Hierve…
Tasmans Arch—which is located in Eaglehawk Neck, Australia—was once a cavernous sea cave with sturdy stone walls. Over time, salty sea air and powerful waves eroded the cave until nothing remained but a stately stone arch. Visitors can view Tasmans Arch from a lookout point that offers a breathtaking view of crashing waves and a…
The Azores are an archipelago unlike any other. Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the 9 volcanic islands of the Azores feature surprisingly warm water and a mild climate, the rugged landscape, dreamy beaches, and fascinating culture of the Azores will enchant nature lovers, history buffs, and food and drink enthusiasts alike. The…
Most people in the United States associate ghost towns with the gold rush which swept the western half of the country in the 1800s. Even though extreme heat, humidity, and abundant vegetation degrade abandoned structures at a steady pace, the South is still home to some compelling ghost towns. The story of Cahaba, Alabama—which briefly…
