Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
If your idea of a good time is heading over to the nearest Blockbuster on Friday night to load up on rented movies for the weekend, a visit to the last functioning Blockbuster on Earth in Bend, Oregon is an absolute must. If you thought the glory days of perusing aisle after aisle of shiny…
From a distance, the basalt columns of Devils Postpile National Monument look like a fortified fence that was constructed to protect an ominous castle. It is hard to believe that the stunning, symmetrical columns and octagonal rocks of Devils Postpile were not built by human hands. Instead, they were forged by a 400-foot deep lake…
If you’re a soda pop lover, Galco’s Soda Pop Stop in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles is truly heaven on Earth. Galco’s is an independent, family-owned store which features regional and imported hand-crafted soda, unusual flavors, and the opportunity to create your own pop. If you’re searching for a kosher soda, all natural…
In 1949, Alan Schafer built a Mexican-themed beer stand just south of the North Carolina border in Hamer, South Carolina. In the late 1940s, North Carolina was home to numerous counties which prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages. Needless to say, Alan Schafer’s beer stand was a smash hit. Schafer was inspired to expand his…
International Cryptozoology Museum founder Loren Coleman isn’t on a mission to prove that mysterious creatures such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster exist. Instead, Coleman encourages visitors to draw their own conclusions from compelling evidence—such as supposedly authentic fecal matter that a ferocious snow creature left in its wake. Cryptozoology is essentially the study…
It is no secret that the state of Utah is home to some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on planet Earth. Zion, Arches, and Bryce National Park attract millions of enthusiastic visitors each year. Capitol Reef National Park is just as stunning as any of Utah’s other celebrated natural wonders, but it is so remote…
At some point, every one of us has experienced the agony of taking a trip to the grocery store, only to learn that our favorite sweet treat has been discontinued. Vermont-based ice cream makers Ben & Jerry want the public to know that they feel our pain. In 1997, Ben & Jerry created a Flavor…
Acadia National Park is one of the few places in the Northeastern United States where city dwellers can catch their breath and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of nature. Home to jagged mountains, dense forests, and a breathtaking coastline—Acadia National Park is often referred to as one of the National Park System’s most resplendent crown jewels….
