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As soon as you cross the ivy-lined 16th century gothic stone bridge that leads into the medieval French village of Estaing, you will feel as though you have departed the 21st century and stepped into the distant past. Estaing is celebrated for its sprawling castle that offers a stunning view of a rushing river, a…
In the 8th century AD, a Rashtrakuta King ordered a rock-cut temple that celebrated Mt. Kailash—which Hindus believe is the Himalayan home of the deity Shiva—to be built in Maharashtra, India. Mt. Kailash was located in a remote corner of Tibet, so the Rashtrakuta ruler wanted to create an accessible pilgrimage spot for devotees of…
Thousands of years of crashing waves, fierce coastal winds, and churning tides have created a fantastical coastline in San Mateo County, California like no other. Bean Hollow State Beach is home to lace-like rocks, tide pools, and colorful patches of wildflowers that make visitors feel as though they are exploring a remote section of paradise….
Flume Gorge may be perpetually popular, but a few hours spent surrounded by cascading water, moss-covered cliffs, and mysterious caves will make you glad that you braved the crowds. Located in Franconia Notch State Park near Lincoln, New Hampshire, Flume Gorge offers easily accessible panoramic views. Flume Gorge charges a moderate entry fee. It is…
In the 1930s, a hunter named Douglas Herrick developed a keen interest in taxidermy. A jackrabbit pelt positioned next to a rack of antlers inspired Herrick to craft a mythical creature that would become a Wyoming legend. Herrick christened his creation a jackalope (one part jackrabbit, and one part antelope). Ever since Doug Herrick sold…
Most visitors arrive in Sicily with plans to see Taormina, Palermo, and the beaches around Cefalù. Those places deserve the attention, though some of the island’s most memorable experiences happen far from the usual tourist circuits. Sicily has abandoned villages swallowed by earthquakes, prehistoric cave tombs hidden inside limestone valleys, and volcanic trails covered in…
The owners, Steve and Wanda Wile have backgrounds in real estate and decided in early 2021 they needed a change and wanted to create a “happy place” for everyone, so, the idea of The Groovy Zoo emerged. At dinner one evening we drew a rendering of how we wanted The Zoo to appear on a…
It’s not surprising that a place with a fantastical name like Gold Hill, Oregon, is home to a mysterious natural anomaly that has puzzled and intrigued scientists and travelers for nearly a century. The Oregon Vortex/House of Mystery has been a curious roadside attraction since the 1930s, when Scottish engineer and geologist John Lister converted…
