Explore America’s strangest places: ghost towns, odd roadside attractions, mysterious natural wonders, abandoned sites, hidden deserts, caves, and bizarre small towns.
Mesa Verde National Park is home to several ancient sandstone structures which once served as the dwellings of an ancient 13th to 14th-century civilisation. These people were known as the ‘Anasazi’ which was a Navajo term that roughly translates to ‘ancient enemy’. These rectangular structures span in height and size and some are placed precariously…
At first glance, the so-called Winchester Mystery House looks like any other mansion. Sure it has more than 160 rooms, 40 bedrooms, two basements, and 10,000 windows. But people are so used to reading and watching the lives of the rich and famous that a grand mansion like the Winchester House is hardly surprising anymore….
Located near the acclaimed Santa Fe river, the crystal clear waters of Ginnie Springs remain at a constant temperature all year round. It’s a charming spot that has attracted swimmers, snorkelers and casual tourist from all over. It’s especially known as a snorkelers’ haven with various networks of underwater caves to explore, ranging from various…
Door County, Wisconsin offers some of the best food, recreational activities, and shopping experience in the whole state. No wonder it’s always packed with people during summer. It is also known as a family destination because there is a little bit of something for everyone there. This doesn’t mean, however, that single individuals and couples…
No, the Wisconsin Concrete Park is not a park with a large empty pavement. It’s name is derived from the more than 200 concrete artworks that one can find there. The concrete sculptures were built from 1948 to 1964 by lumberjack turned artist Fred Smith. The property is owned by Smith and is located at…
There are many unusual houses in the United States, but there’s only onde made entirely out of the newspaper. Yes, you’ve heard it right, newspaper. And before you start thinking that the house is new and that it will not last, you’ll e surprised to know that the house is almost 100 years old. So…
If you are searching for a destination with stunning scenery, exotic wildlife, and water adventures, your next vacation should be the Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska. Located at the foot of Mount Seward, this glacial wonderland spans more than 600,000 acres, and more than 60 percent of it is covered in ice. Lining the…
The elegant pitch-roofed facade of Timberline Lodge seems very familiar and there’s a reason for that. This luxurious hotel and ski lodge was used as the exterior location for the Overlook Hotel in the Stanley Kubrick film “The Shining”. Located an hour away from Portland, Oregon, 6000 feet up the south side of Mount Hood,…