Mount Washington—New Hampshire’s highest peak—is rumored to have the worst weather in the world. The forecast alternates between ferocious winds, blizzards, and pounding sleet. Mount Washington gets so foggy that a native tribe in the area thought that the ever-present mist was a sign that the peak was home to a Great Spirit. In 1852,…
An expansive cave lake of unknown proportions rests between Sweetwater and Madisonville, Tennessee. Aptly called the Lost Sea—the clean, clear waters of Tennessee’s magnificent hidden cave lake remain largely uncharted. Visitors routinely peer into the mysterious waters of the Lost Sea as they cruise around on a boat. The occasional splash of a large trout…
Iran‘s Hormuz Island is celebrated for its colorful soil and unique rock formations. Hormuz Island’s blood red soil has been used for art projects and even a few culinary creations—including thin, crispy bread sprinkled with bright red dashes of dirt. The island’s otherworldly yellow, orange, red, and iridescent opal-like terrain has inspired countless artists. Dr….
The name “Apostle Island sea caves” is slightly deceptive. The Apostle Island sea caves aren’t located on a picturesque sea in a warm tropical paradise. The Apostle Island sea caves are part of Lake Superior—one of North America’s coldest and most impressive Great Lakes. In the winter, Apostle Island in Wisconsin—which is composed of 22…
Once upon a time (in the 17th century to be exact), the West Brabant Line in the Netherlands was a series of fortresses surrounded by water that was used to fill moats and keep foot soldiers from staging sneak attacks. In recent years, there has been an effort to revive some of West Brabant’s most…
In Texas, it is a rite of passage to dive into the sinister waters of Jacob’s Well. Teenagers dare each other to jump into the swimming hole’s 12 foot opening from great heights. Jacob’s Well is inviting from the outside. Who doesn’t want to swim in a clear spring encircled by rocks that form a…
Did you know that there are twelve different Disney parks around the world? That means that across the globe you can experience the magic that Disney has to offer. The original Disneyland opened as a theme park filled with nods to nostalgia, futurism, and fantasy in the summer of 1955. These days, more than 18…
It is absolutely appropriate that a museum dedicated to Salvador Dali—one of history’s most accomplished Surrealists—is located in the state of Florida. Florida is infamous for a seemingly endless stream of bizarre happenings that entertain and horrify the rest of us. Is a Miami man who tried to bite off a stranger’s face any stranger…