Articles in Category: Unique and Unusual

A Free Alternative to Antelope Canyon: Biidi the Arch in Page, AZ

A Free Alternative to Antelope Canyon: Biidi the Arch in Page, AZ

Despite living in Arizona for over 4 years and passing Page numerous times enroute to national parks like Zion and Bryce, I’ve never taken one of the famous slot canyon tours. I’ve heard ...

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Field of Dreams: Is This Heaven? No, It’s Dyersville, Iowa

Field of Dreams: Is This Heaven? No, It’s Dyersville, Iowa

I am a big 80’s movie buff and Field of Dreams has always been one of of my favorites. It is easily one of the most rewatchable summer movies of all time. I love the nostalgic baseball theme ...

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The Bridges of Ashtabula County

The Bridges of Ashtabula County

Since moving to Cleveland about 2 years ago, I have been exploring many of the beautiful towns on Lake Erie. There are many quaint towns, complete with historic downtowns and beaches, that will give ...

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Herschell Carrousel Museum: A Step Back in Time in Upstate NY

Herschell Carrousel Museum: A Step Back in Time in Upstate NY

On our recent trip to Niagara Falls (our first time back in over 10 years!), Mike surprised me with a stop at an antique carousel museum in nearby North Tonawanda. We love checking out quirky and ...

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Conneaut Township Park: A Cobalt Blue Seaglass Hotspot

Conneaut Township Park: A Cobalt Blue Seaglass Hotspot

I have been collecting seaglass for well over a decade. About 13 years ago, Mike and I lived on a beautiful island off the coast of Maine called Islesboro. It was here that we learned about seaglass ...

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The Three Dunes Challenge: Climbing High Above Lake Michigan

The Three Dunes Challenge: Climbing High Above Lake Michigan

I recommend also visiting Indiana Dunes State Park, not to be confused with the national park, which was transformed from a national lakeshore in the 60’s to a national park in 2019 while ...

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Randyland: A Funky, Free Art Exhibit in Pittsburgh

Randyland: A Funky, Free Art Exhibit in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is home to a vibrant arts community. Along with the renowned Carnegie Museum of Art and The Warhol (the only museum dedicated to pop art legend Andy Warhol), there are many galleries and ...

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A Visit to the World’s Only Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum

A Visit to the World’s Only Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum

While Gatlinburg is most famous for being home to the beautiful Smoky Mountains, the small gateway city is also home to a number of eccentric museums. I love seeking out odd and interesting places ...

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The Most Interesting Arizona Ghost Towns to Explore

The Most Interesting Arizona Ghost Towns to Explore

I love exploring anything unique and offbeat, so I jumped at the chance to explore many ghost towns while living in Arizona. While Texas is home to the most ghost towns in America at 511, Arizona is ...

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What is “The Thing” in Benson, Arizona?

What is “The Thing” in Benson, Arizona?

The best thing about road trips is that we get to see so much more of the country. As opposed to a quick flight, there are endless opportunities to explore obscure sights. This is especially the ...

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