The United States, in its relatively brief history, has cultivated a rich and myriad collection of tales about the paranormal. From coast to coast, numerous locations are shrouded in mysterious histories and alleged supernatural activities. These sites, often steeped in folklore and urban legends, attract curious visitors year-round. If you love the paranormal and wish…
Discovering the Green Heartbeat of the Sunshine State Florida, a land often synonymous with the electric pulse of Orlando’s theme parks, boasts an enchanting duality. The thrill-seeker’s paradise of roller coasters and fantastical realms often overshadows its quieter, more organic allure. Just a stone’s throw away from the adrenaline-pumping rides and gleaming mascots, there exists…
Many prospective hikers have been mesmerized by breathtaking photos of Utah‘s Reflection Canyon. Due to its remote location, there is no easy way to access Reflection Canyon. Reaching the gorgeous vista that you saw pictured in National Geographic requires serious preparation and skill. A trek into the backcountry of Utah’s barren yet beautiful red rock…
Las Vegas is a fun and thrilling destination for anyone planning a winter vacation at the end of the year. No other American city has as many shows, activities, tours, rides, and other entertaining activities as Las Vegas. The best part is the temperature is cool and dry in the Mojave Desert, so you can…
If you’re kayaking on the Hudson River about 50 miles north of New York City and you spot the ruins of an opulent castle in the distance, your eyes are not deceiving you. In the early 1900s, an affluent Brooklyn-based military surplus dealer of Scottish descent named Francis Bannerman decided to purchase a small island…
In 1914, a successful businessman named Sir Henry Pellatt decided to construct a lavish castle that would rival Europe’s finest aristocratic estates. Pellatt’s 98-room castle—known as Casa Loma—featured stately gardens, sprawling stables, and more than one secret passageway. Pellatt got so carried away with adding ornate flourishes—such as engraving the names of his horses in…
In the late 1800s, a brave Scottish civil engineer named George Grant MacKay decided to build an expansive bridge out of hemp rope and cedar planks in North Vancouver, British Columbia far above a rushing river. MacKay’s precarious bridge initially attracted his most daring friends. By the early 1900s, thrill-seekers from many different regions couldn’t…
Architect Mike Reynolds is a firm believer that one man’s trash is another man’s insulation. A pile of discarded tires and beer cans inspired Reynolds to start building houses out of materials that most people throw away. The company that Reynolds founded—Earthship Biotecture—currently builds unique, sustainable homes around the world. Mike Reynolds decided that the…
