Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
Manitou Springs, Colorado is a relaxing mountain town unlike any other. Manitou Springs is home to 8 natural springs which all have a slightly different mineral profile and unique taste. Western doctors and Native American healers alike have recommended the curative waters of Manitou Springs to patients for ailments ranging from iron deficiencies to inflamed…
Adventure, the thrill of the unknown, and a touch of eeriness, all these emotions seem to surge within us when we think about exploring abandoned places. The United States, with its deep historical roots and expansive geography, offers countless abandoned places that will raise the hair on the back of your neck. If you want…
In the late 1800’s, gold rush fever swept across the United States. Countless fortune seekers headed West hoping to stumble upon a cache of precious metals. A small town in the Black Hills of South Dakota surrounded by dead timber steadily became one of the most iconic locales of the era, thanks to a small…
If you’re driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco (or vice versa) and you suddenly have the urge to lounge on a pink couch that looks as though it belongs in Barbie’s living room, a stop in the charming city of San Luis Obispo, California is an absolute must. Located almost exactly between Los Angeles…
Located 30 miles south of Cape Cod, MA, the small island of Nantucket has become a top-desirable summer vacation destination in recent years. It can be reached only by air or sea, so it is recommended that you book your ferry or plane ticket well in advance. Luckily, the short-term rental business on this New…
The state of Oregon certainly isn’t short on natural beauty. The blue waters of Crater Lake and the thunderous cascade of Multnomah Falls attract countless visitors each year. Those who know and love Oregon will happily tell you that Smith Rock State Park is one of Oregon’s finest natural wonders. Visitors can climb Golden rock…
In the late 1800’s, fortune seekers flocked to a small mountain town just shy of the United States/Mexico border known as Bisbee, Arizona. Bisbee’s Mule Mountains were home to staggering deposits of precious metals such as gold, copper, and silver. As word of Bisbee’s natural bounty spread, the town’s population ballooned. Bisbee steadily became one…
Nestled in the heart of mountainous central California, Sequoia National Park and King’s Canyon National Park are unparalleled sanctuaries teeming with snow-capped Sierra peaks, mesmerizing marble caves, and enchanting alpine lakes. These parks are sanctuaries for the world’s largest trees, Sequoiadendrum giganteum, or as they’re popularly known, giant sequoias. Here, you’ll find the best views…