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Trips & Routes
Small Towns

I Took a Haunted Tour in Galena, Illinois, and Learned the Ghost Stories Were Real

There’s no better place to be in October than in the most haunted town in Illinois.

by Stephanie Frias
on Oct 14
A crowd gathered on a brick street in front of an old, brick building. It's almost dark, a man dressed in black speaks to the crowd with his glowing lantern on the ground near his feet.
Experiences
Attractions
Tours

Republic of Molossia: The Quirky Micronation in Nevada With a Big Personality

Have you heard of the international country in the desert of Nevada? Bring cookie dough and your passport to gain access to this quirky nation.

by Melanie Johnson
on Jun 30
A wooden sign for Molossia next to a small wooden customs building with trees and houses in the background, inside a quirky micronation in Nevada.
Experiences
Tours

Not in the Textbooks: Exploring Philly’s Hidden History on a Dark Tour

Step into the shadows of America's birthplace with a provocative, adults-only night tour that reveals Philadelphia’s most scandalous, eerie, and untold stories.

by Megan Todaro
on May 14
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Nature
National & State Parks

In 2024, Two Minnesota State Parks Were Removed from the System – What Happened and Will They Be Replaced?

In 2024, the DNR shuttered two Minnesota state parks at the direction of the legislature. Here's what happened.

by Trent Jonas
on Mar 26
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State Pride
Meet the Locals
Need to Know

Is The Skunk Ape Man or Myth? I Went to the Florida Everglades to Find Out.

by Sarah McCosham
on Nov 26
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State Pride
Meet the Locals

Photographer Johnny Joo Talks All Things Abandoned… And That Time He Was Arrested At Mike Tyson’s Mansion

We sat down with Cleveland photographer Johnny Joo to chat all things photography, abandoned places, and how he made a career capturing America's ruin.

by Megan Shute
on Sep 30
A person sits among the ruins of a burned building, surrounded by charred debris and overgrown vegetation.
Experiences
Sights & Landmarks
Tours

Rumor Has It the Ohio State Reformatory Is One of the Most Haunted Places in the US

Known for its role in "The Shawshank Redemption," there's so much more to discover at the Ohio State Reformatory... including paranormal activity and ghost sightings.

by Sarah McCosham
on Oct 16
Historic stone building with a turret, intricate architecture, and a green roof, set against a cloudy sky.
Experiences

Come With Me As I Search for the Infamous Ghost Light on Bragg Road in Texas

Not everyone has the privilege of living less than an hour away from the site of an infamous urban legend, and I never pass up an opportunity to experience it firsthand. I made the trip in October for the sole purpose of seeing the mysterious Bragg Ghost Light and documenting my findings in photo form.

by Katie Lawrence
on Oct 21
A dark, unpaved road surrounded by trees, with a faint light visible in the distance.
State Pride
History

Rumor Has It That the Glensheen Mansion Is One of the Most Talked About Estates in Minnesota

The Glensheen Mansion is not only the most visited historic home in Minnesota, but its history is riddled with rumors and intrigue. 

by Megan Shute
on Oct 22
A large, elegant brick mansion with multiple gables, surrounded by lush gardens and greenery under a clear blue sky.
Experiences

The Abandoned Town Of Coalwood, West Virginia Is A Remnant Of Mining History

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Oct 2
Abandoned brick school building with Gothic architecture, overgrown with plants, under a sunset sky.