In 1949, Alan Schafer built a Mexican-themed beer stand just south of the North Carolina border in Hamer, South Carolina. In the late 1940s, North Carolina was home to numerous counties which prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages. Needless to say, Alan Schafer’s beer stand was a smash hit. Schafer was inspired to expand his…
International Cryptozoology Museum founder Loren Coleman isn’t on a mission to prove that mysterious creatures such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster exist. Instead, Coleman encourages visitors to draw their own conclusions from compelling evidence—such as supposedly authentic fecal matter that a ferocious snow creature left in its wake. Cryptozoology is essentially the study…
It is no secret that the state of Utah is home to some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on planet Earth. Zion, Arches, and Bryce National Park attract millions of enthusiastic visitors each year. Capitol Reef National Park is just as stunning as any of Utah’s other celebrated natural wonders, but it is so remote…
At some point, every one of us has experienced the agony of taking a trip to the grocery store, only to learn that our favorite sweet treat has been discontinued. Vermont-based ice cream makers Ben & Jerry want the public to know that they feel our pain. In 1997, Ben & Jerry created a Flavor…
Acadia National Park is one of the few places in the Northeastern United States where city dwellers can catch their breath and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of nature. Home to jagged mountains, dense forests, and a breathtaking coastline—Acadia National Park is often referred to as one of the National Park System’s most resplendent crown jewels….
Manatees are often referred to as the gentle giants of the sea. They spend their lives slowly drifting from river, to bay, to canal—grazing on aquatic plants along the way. In most areas, it is illegal to intentionally swim with a manatee. Crystal River, Florida is the rare exception. Visitors can float alongside mellow manatees…
Since the first Star Wars film was released in 1977, devoted fans have jumped at every opportunity to make the fantastical Star Wars universe as real as possible. The 21st century is the very best time to be a Star Wars fan because Disney World recently added a fully immersive Star Wars hotel which allows…
If you have ever wondered how famous outlaws like Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and Jesse James managed to pull off elaborate train robberies without instantly getting carted off to jail—a trip to Hole-in-the-Wall in Kaycee, Wyoming will help you understand how these legendary Old West bandits evaded the law. The towering red rocks of…