There are many bodies of water around the world that claim to have the same vibrant color as a sapphire or emerald. British Columbia’s Emerald Lake—which is situated near several receding glaciers—truly does glow like a precious jewel. A steady stream of fine deposits of glacier dust are largely responsible for Emerald Lake’s brilliant color….
Pfeiffer Beach isn’t exactly easy to find, but scanning Big Sur’s Cabrillo Highway for an obscure road that you will miss if you blink is certainly worthwhile. Accessing Pfeiffer Beach does require a bumpy journey down a curvy unpaved road that isn’t suited for larger vehicles, If you don’t get hopelessly lost or succumb to…
There is a great debate about which National Park is the most stunning. Some argue that Yellowstone’s bubbling mudpots and erupting geysers are one of the most impressive sights that a traveler could ever hope to see. Others say that Yosemite’s grand valleys and rock formations will stop visitors in their tracks and leave them…
In the early 1900s, a reclusive miner named William H. “Burro” Schmidt decided to hand dig a mining tunnel that would help him transport precious metals without putting his beloved burros Jack and Jenny in harm’s way. William Schmidt had moved to a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert from the east coast in order…
Being one with nature is always a delightful escape, and it’s also a great way to relax, take some time off from work, and make time for yourself and your family. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you probably have tried several activities that make your inner adventurer feel more excited like boating. But if you…
In the late 1800s, a young pharmacist named Charles Alderton who was based in Waco, Texas decided to craft a beverage that tasted like the sweet fruit flavors that Mr. Alderton smelled each day when he was hard at work compounding medication. After much trial and error, Charles Alderton created a sweet carbonated beverage that…
They say the United Kingdom is a fairly small country, and traveling around is equally easy. But for some, it’s not always the case, especially during their first time visiting the place. Additionally, it can be pretty complicated to navigate your way around if you plan on taking the train most of the time. The…
The name Forbidden Caverns brings to mind the lair of a fierce dragon, or the dwelling of a grumpy witch who will not hesitate to turn intruders into newts. Forbidden Caverns—located in Sevierville on the outskirts of the Great Smoky Mountains—is one of the state of Tennessee‘s most popular caves. Visitors are routinely captivated by…
