If you have ever wondered how famous outlaws like Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and Jesse James managed to pull off elaborate train robberies without instantly getting carted off to jail—a trip to Hole-in-the-Wall in Kaycee, Wyoming will help you understand how these legendary Old West bandits evaded the law. The towering red rocks of…
You may think that you’re unfamiliar with saguaro cactus but there is a good chance that if someone showed you a picture of a stately green saguaro with sturdy upturned arms—you would recognize it immediately. Even though saguaro cactus only grow in a relatively compact region of the Sonoran Desert, the giant prickly cactus which…
The origin story of the Cheltenham Badlands—which is one of Ontario’s most striking landscapes—is a cautionary tale. The rust-colored hills of the Cheltenham Badlands were once lush, fertile farm land which supported numerous trees, plants, and crops. In the early 20th century, improper soil rotation resulted in massive erosion—which exposed a cache of Queenston shale…
California‘s Mojave Desert is full of unexpected magic. Plenty of visitors have found themselves pleasantly startled by a musical rumbling as they gaze in wonder at the desolate yet beautiful sandy landscape. The rumbling is emanating from the Kelso Dunes—which are one of several sand dunes worldwide that create a unique “singing” vibration when the…
Padstow, the historic town and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall in England, has a relaxed aura about it. Beaches, cliffs and attractions such as the Camel Trail, Prideaux Place, and St. Georgeโs Cove punctuate its landscape. However, its main attraction is the lively Padstow Harbour, where ships sit contentedly beside each other,…
In the late 1800s, a Scottish civil engineer decided to string up a rustic suspension bridge in the Canadian wilderness. By the 20th century, the 460-foot long bridge had attracted so many fans that it evolved into one of Canada’s most celebrated tourist destinations. Today, the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver, British Columbia is…
Yale graduate Charles Magowan decided to put his psychology degree to good use by creating a mirror maze in San Francisco that bends the consciousness of every person who attempts to find their way to the other side. Located in Pier 39, Magowan’s mind-bending hall of mirrors features towering archways, neon lights, and pulsing electronic…
If you’re driving down a rural stretch of road in Johnson County, Indiana and you see a gravestone in the median—your eyes are not deceiving you. The final resting place of Nancy Kerlin Barnett has become one of Indiana’s most curious roadside attractions. Travelers from all over the United States and beyond precariously park their…