The Northern Alabama foothills might not seem like an obvious spot for a Western-themed cowboy bar, but then again, everything about the Rattlesnake Saloon in Tuscumbia defies expectations. Visitors to this outpost in the Appalachian foothills enjoy beer and wine, as well as delicious burgers and sandwiches with Western-themed names like “The Buckaroo” and “Giddy…
From a distance, Hierve el Agua appears to be a roaring waterfall cascading from the side of a cliff. Upon closer inspection, Hierve el Agua is several pillars of white stone with deep grooves which have been sculpted by calcium-rich water that bubbles up from the depths of the earth. Although some refer to Hierve…
Most people in the United States associate ghost towns with the gold rush which swept the western half of the country in the 1800s. Even though extreme heat, humidity, and abundant vegetation degrade abandoned structures at a steady pace, the South is still home to some compelling ghost towns. The story of Cahaba, Alabama—which briefly…
Mississippi is one of the more modest states, but its jaw-dropping landscapes and an overall laidback lifestyle make up for it. Not to mention that it has acres of forestland where you can roam around free. Plus, the food is delicious! Located in the south of the US, Mississippi is one of the most rural…
On a chilly November night in 1966, two couples were driving towards a World War II munitions plant that West Virginia locals referred to as the TNT area. Both couples spotted a frightful winged creature with eyes that flashed red when exposed to light. The couples claimed that a large, menacing creature with a sizable…
In the late 1800s, gold rush fever swept the American frontier. Men hoping to get rich hunted for gold deposits on the outskirts of rugged mountain towns. One such town was Mystic, South Dakota—which is located in the shadow of the Black Hills. In 1879, Mystic—also known as Sitting Bull—had a population of 100 eager…
Road trips. California. These three together in a single sentence are enough to elicit any road-tripping fan’s innermost travel fantasies and desires. With hundreds of miles of coastline, pristine national forests, valleys, and some of the best resorts in the country, what better way to see it than by road trip? But where should you…
Florida has always been among the top places for studentsβ getaways. Sunny, full of beautiful beaches, and vibrant, this state welcomes young people for the best vacation of their lives. But, while cities like Miami, Orlando, Naples, and Jacksonville might be the most common destinations, there is one place that is lesser known but no…