Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
Not many television shows can claim a following as large as The Office. Despite airing its final episode on May 16, 2013, the show remains relevant thanks to countless mini clips and videos available online. These snippets have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of views over the years. Most of the filming for The Office…
Travelers along Highway 12 in Sauk County, Wisconsin, often find themselves in awe upon encountering Tom Every’s Forevertron sculpture for the first time. This massive 300-ton scrap-metal masterpiece seems poised to rocket into the cosmos. Constructed from an array of repurposed materials, the Forevertron incorporates an Apollo decontamination chamber and a pair of Thomas Edison…
Uncover the wonders of North America‘s highest sand dunes in Great Sand Dunes National Park, situated where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains curve inward. The park’s dunes have been forming for millennia, thanks to the San Luis Valley’s distinct wind patterns. Spanning 30 square miles, the dune field boasts a height of 750 feet at…
Nestled in the historical town of Clifton, Arizona, a distinctive old jail is etched into the side of a cliff. The story goes that the builder of this jail became its inaugural inmate following a celebration, during which he was arrested for discharging his firearms into the air. This unusual, Old West prison was thought…
Texas is a vast state, with its wide open spaces and endless skies having a romantic appeal for many people. Dotted throughout its expanse are a number of modern cities which belie the rural isolation that makes up most of its sun-blasted landscape, and Dallas is one of the best-known and most-visited of the bunch….
Take a step back in time by exploring Garnet Ghost Town, nestled in the Montana Mountains. As a relic of the western gold rush, Garnet provides a glimpse into the region’s rich history. Established in the 1890s and deserted by the 1910s, Garnet is now preserved by the Garnet Preservation Association and the Bureau of…
Residents of Atlanta have a wealth of travel options within Georgia, many of which can be reached by car. Among these destinations, Helen, a mountain town in northeast Georgia, beckons to families, beer aficionados, and couples throughout the year. With its Bavarian-inspired ambiance and array of water activities, Helen proves that beach vacations aren’t the…
The Ark Encounter, a prominent evangelical attraction near Williamstown, Kentucky, has drawn between 4 million and 5 million visitors since its inauguration in July 2016. The visitor count is expected to rise significantly this summer. The theme park features a re-creation of the biblical story of Noah’s Ark, as detailed in Genesis 6:14-16. According to…