When most people think of Florida, they think of the ritzy beaches of Miami Beach, or the white sandy beaches of Panama City. Florida is home to many hidden natural wonders. One of the most remarkable is Cypress Springs. Cypress Springs is a stunning natural spring basin with several Cypress trees growing in the water…
Outsider artist Leonard Knight’s vision began with a hot air balloon in the 1970’s. Knight dreamed of painting “GOD IS LOVE” on a balloon that he would release into the heavens. Unfortunately, Knight was never able to construct a hot air balloon that was fit to take flight. Leonard Knight eventually migrated to an artist’s…
Dry Tortugas, Florida is a remote collection of small islands located approximately 70 miles west of Key West. Dry Tortugas is so far from mainland that it is only accessible by seaplane or boat. It is 99% sea water, so why is the name “dry” in the title of this aquatic locale? Sailors labeled this…
When most people think of ghost towns, they think of dusty Western towns that were abandoned two centuries ago in the wake of a dried up gold rush. Mostly, they imagine them to be in California or Nevada. However, the United States has countless ghost towns in virtually every state. One of America’s most haunting…
Maine’s lone 40-acre patch of desert is a cautionary tale. The Desert of Maine was once a successful farm owned by the Tuttle family in the late 1800s. The Tuttle family failed to rotate their potato crops and allowed their sheep to graze unchecked. Massive soil erosion led to a total depletion of fertile topsoil…
Taking a train ride across the USA can evoke different feelings. For some, it’s a necessary means of simply getting from point A to point B. However, it can provide an extraordinary chance to see the country in a way that other forms of transport can not offer. Some journeys take in New England’s colonial…
There are few places in the US as eclectic and infamous as Las Vegas. Sin City is world-famous for its casinos and resorts. A Vegas night out isn’t complete without a little extravagance, which can be easily found at some of its best clubs. Many visitors come to tick all the classic Vegas experiences off…
3,700 acres of Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Missouri, USA, is a haven for hikers and nature lovers. The park has a fascinating selection of sinkholes, caves, and a natural bridge, among other intriguing features. However, its centerpiece is undoubtedly the Ha Ha Tonka Castle Ruins. The place gives visitors a sense of time travel….
