Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
The Blustery rain-soaked port city of Astoria, Oregon, is located near the mouth of the Colombia River and the Pacific Ocean. The small town of just over 10,000 has an important place in Oregon and American history due to its proximity to Fort Clatsop, built by the Lewis and Clark expedition and served as the…
If you’re of a certain age or hip to classic, gone off the air too soon TV shows, then you know of David Lynch’s weird and iconic Twin Peaks which ran on the air from 1990 to 1991 with a movie in 1992, followed by a long-sought third season in 2017. Beloved by fans, the…
The deserts of the American Southwest have been known to attract all kinds of eccentric characters and locales. From fictionalized portrayals like the characters in the Coen brothers’ hit Raising Arizona to real-life communities like the off-grid, alternative lifestyle community of Slab City located in the Colorado Desert of California, to the well-known “self-reliance” and…
Located in the third most visited park in the United States, the 1,000+ acre Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden of San Francisco has provided visitors with a glimpse into the beauty and harmony of a Japanese garden since its debut as a “Japanese Village” exhibit during the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition. Japanese…
The lush verdant Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the world’s most popular and sought-after travel destinations. Travelers from all over the world visit each year. According to Spectrum News, almost 2.3 Million visitors set foot on the valley isle in 2021. With restrictions relating to the pandemic easing up, more visitors will be…
The year 2022 is coming to a close. And what better way to commemorate your success and achievements throughout the year than to take a trip with your loved ones? However, with so many lovely places to select from, it might be challenging to decide which is perfect for your trip. That’s why you must…
Kansas, the Sunflower State, is an underappreciated travel destination. From vast, wide-open prairies to vibrant cities, Kansas offers visitors a bevy of diverse attractions to check out. With historical sights highlighting the state’s essential and bloody place in American history, delectable, mouth-watering Barbeque joints, and warm and friendly people, Kansas epitomizes Americana in the country’s…
Located an hour north of Tampa Bay along Florida’s West Coast, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been entertaining visitors since 1947. The sprawling 538-acre park is home to the country’s deepest freshwater cave system that contains approximately 6,700 feet of underwater caves. More than 117 million gallons of fresh, clear, 74-degree water bubbles out…