The Flower Houses, nestled in West Seattle, provide a vibrant and unique presence to Alki Avenue. Sandwiched between towering condominiums, these two remarkable homes stand out against the urban monotone. These iconic Flower Houses, owned by Randie Stone, are a local treasure and a major tourist attraction. Constructed in 1914, these homes have remarkably withstood…
Tom Hanks’ 1994 portrayal of Forrest Gump was groundbreaking at the time, although the decision to cast an able-bodied actor as someone with an intellectual disability is now viewed as outdated. Regardless, Forrest Gump remains an iconic piece of American cinema, illustrating the atmosphere and turmoil of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s while also capturing…
Not many television shows can claim a following as large as The Office. Despite airing its final episode on May 16, 2013, the show remains relevant thanks to countless mini clips and videos available online. These snippets have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of views over the years. Most of the filming for The Office…
Travelers along Highway 12 in Sauk County, Wisconsin, often find themselves in awe upon encountering Tom Every’s Forevertron sculpture for the first time. This massive 300-ton scrap-metal masterpiece seems poised to rocket into the cosmos. Constructed from an array of repurposed materials, the Forevertron incorporates an Apollo decontamination chamber and a pair of Thomas Edison…
Uncover the wonders of North America‘s highest sand dunes in Great Sand Dunes National Park, situated where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains curve inward. The park’s dunes have been forming for millennia, thanks to the San Luis Valley’s distinct wind patterns. Spanning 30 square miles, the dune field boasts a height of 750 feet at…
Nestled in the historical town of Clifton, Arizona, a distinctive old jail is etched into the side of a cliff. The story goes that the builder of this jail became its inaugural inmate following a celebration, during which he was arrested for discharging his firearms into the air. This unusual, Old West prison was thought…
Texas is a vast state, with its wide open spaces and endless skies having a romantic appeal for many people. Dotted throughout its expanse are a number of modern cities which belie the rural isolation that makes up most of its sun-blasted landscape, and Dallas is one of the best-known and most-visited of the bunch….
Take a step back in time by exploring Garnet Ghost Town, nestled in the Montana Mountains. As a relic of the western gold rush, Garnet provides a glimpse into the region’s rich history. Established in the 1890s and deserted by the 1910s, Garnet is now preserved by the Garnet Preservation Association and the Bureau of…
