Most history buffs are painfully aware of the Wounded Knee Massacre of the Lakota people in South Dakota by a group of United States soldiers in December of 1890. The United States military attempted to disarm a small group of Lakota people. Though most of the Lakota people in the area had already surrendered their…
Though not nearly as famous as the βother Niagara,β Niagara falls, the iconic waterfall on the border of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario, Niagara Cave, located in the tiny southeastern Minnesota town of Harmony, is nearly as impressive. The sprawling cavern is one of the most extensive grottoes in the midwest. It…
Florida, located on the Gulf Coast of The U.S., is a famous vacation destination for many people. Itβs renowned for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, parks and wildlife reserves, and many historical landmarks. If you plan to visit Florida soon, you must take advantage of the breathtaking places there. This state has a collection of…
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…