Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
Hocking Hills State Park is a sprawling, picturesque state park situated in Logan, Ohio, in the Southeastern portion of the Buckeye state. The park is popular with both locals and tourists, featuring numerous caves and waterfalls, lofty cliffs, and Hemlock-adorned gorges, all of which are accessible via the park’s extensive hiking trails. The park features…
Founded in 1746, Princeton University is an educational establishment with an impressive reputation and is one of the oldest universities in the United States. A member of the prestigious Ivy League, Princeton is known for its programs in both the humanities and the sciences. Princeton is the alma mater of many famous politicians, businessmen, and…
Most history buffs are painfully aware of the Wounded Knee Massacre of the Lakota people in South Dakota by a group of United States soldiers in December of 1890. The United States military attempted to disarm a small group of Lakota people. Though most of the Lakota people in the area had already surrendered their…
Though not nearly as famous as the “other Niagara,” Niagara falls, the iconic waterfall on the border of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario, Niagara Cave, located in the tiny southeastern Minnesota town of Harmony, is nearly as impressive. The sprawling cavern is one of the most extensive grottoes in the midwest. It…
Florida, located on the Gulf Coast of The U.S., is a famous vacation destination for many people. It’s renowned for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, parks and wildlife reserves, and many historical landmarks. If you plan to visit Florida soon, you must take advantage of the breathtaking places there. This state has a collection of…
The Blustery rain-soaked port city of Astoria, Oregon, is located near the mouth of the Colombia River and the Pacific Ocean. The small town of just over 10,000 has an important place in Oregon and American history due to its proximity to Fort Clatsop, built by the Lewis and Clark expedition and served as the…
If you’re of a certain age or hip to classic, gone off the air too soon TV shows, then you know of David Lynch’s weird and iconic Twin Peaks which ran on the air from 1990 to 1991 with a movie in 1992, followed by a long-sought third season in 2017. Beloved by fans, the…
The deserts of the American Southwest have been known to attract all kinds of eccentric characters and locales. From fictionalized portrayals like the characters in the Coen brothers’ hit Raising Arizona to real-life communities like the off-grid, alternative lifestyle community of Slab City located in the Colorado Desert of California, to the well-known “self-reliance” and…