Lookout Mountain is a towering natural wonder that straddles Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. In the early 20th century, a gentlemen named Garnet Carter decided that Lookout Mountain’s winding natural paths, mysterious caverns, and cascading waterfall could be improved upon. Garnet’s wife Frieda was obsessed with folklore and fairytales. Garnet and Frieda decided to transform Lookout…
The last thing that comes to mind when most people listen to Bach’s dramatic “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” is a mouthwatering slice of pepperoni pizza. Despite some pushback, seasoned organist, businessman, and pizza enthusiast William P. Brown always knew that pizza and organ music were highly compatible. In William P. Brown’s world, there…
Between the Stephen King novel It, serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s affinity for clowns, and countless haunted houses which employ sinister cackling clowns with sharp teeth—it’s pretty clear that clowns are straight up terrifying. If images of blood-thirsty clowns keep you awake at night, it’s probably best for you to skip the Clown Motel in…
France has been celebrated through the ages as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. For every candlelight dinner overlooking the Seine and leisurely stroll down the Champs Elysees, there is a shadowy side street or quirky museum that is waiting to be explored. If you’re a fan of all that is eccentric,…
Most of the time, a natural gas leak is cause for alarm. However, there are situations where a small amount of natural gas seepage can put on quite a show. Such is the case at Eternal Flame Falls in Orchard Park, New York. Eternal Flame Falls features a thundering waterfall with a robust orange flame…
When most people dream up a wish list of mysterious ancient structures to visit and explore, the pyramids of Egypt and the mystical rock sculptures of Stonehenge in England tend to top the list. Most travelers are unaware that Ireland is home to Newgrange—one of the world’s most impressive ancient stone structures—-which was constructed prior…
Virtually every National Park enthusiast considers Utah—which is home to 5 National Parks—to be a treasure trove of natural beauty. Most visitors are eager to flock to Zion, Bryce, or Arches. Even though Canyonlands receives far fewer visitors than its iconic cousins, the scenery is every bit as breathtaking. If you’re a fan of dark…
New Orleans is home to countless legendary bars. One of the most celebrated and enduring watering holes in the Big Easy is without a doubt Jean Lafitte’s Old Absinthe House. The Old Absinthe House is located in an ornate white building on Bourbon Street, which was once a bustling neighborhood grocery store. In the early…
