Walter Inglis Anderson was a reclusive New Orleans-born artist who spent most of his life in Mississippi. In the mid-1940s, Anderson became enamored with a small island on the Mississippi Gulf Coast called Horn Island. Anderson risked his life on countless occasions to travel to Horn Island in a small boat to paint colorful portraits…
Scottish artist Andy Goldsworthy has always been proud of the fact that he uses salvaged natural materials to create artwork that will ultimately decay and become one with the earth from which it was salvaged. In 2010, Goldsworthy gathered fallen trees in a gorgeous park known as the Presidio of San Francisco to create a…
Las Vegas never slows down. Whether it’s your first visit or you know the Strip like the back of your hand, a well-planned night turns an ordinary evening into something unforgettable. With world-class entertainment, top-tier dining experiences, and a nightlife scene like no other, making smart choices ensures the night flows effortlessly. From setting the tone…
In the late 1800s, word started to spread that a stretch of land surrounded by colorful mountains located deep in the Mojave Desert in Southern California was loaded with silver deposits. In 1881, thanks to a silver mining bonanza—the boom town of Calico began to blossom. Calico flourished for 12 years, until the price of…
The Western United States is home to countless dusty ghost towns that experienced their heyday during the gold rush of the late 19th and early 20th century. Goldfield, Nevada is considered by many history buffs to be one of America’s most lively ghost towns. “Lively ghost town” may sound like a contradiction, but Goldfield is…
When most people are asked to name the oldest city in the United States, they say St. Augustine, Florida—which was founded in 1565. The gorgeous island of Puerto Rico—which has been a United States territory since 1917—is home to a walled city called Old San Juan which was settled in 1521. Old San Juan is…
In the early 1900s, the Save the Redwoods League took a stand against a logging company that was attempting to chop down a towering redwood forest. The Save the Redwoods League argued that cutting into a forest full of trees that were thousands of years old would be akin to destroying a grandfather clock. In…
When humankind faced the idea of mortality many moons ago, someone probably wondered: What if we could live forever? Longer, happier lives have become an obsession with many, especially in this age of health anxiety. Blue zones may hold the secrets to achieving more fulfilling, if not eternal, lives. One such haven is Costa Rica,…
