Oddities

Lava Tubes in Washington for Kids to Explore – Trail of Two Forests

Lava Tubes in Washington for Kids to Explore – Trail of Two Forests

We drove to Washington to visit Mt. St. Helens and also to explore lava tubes! These lava tubes in Washington

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Visiting the LARGEST Meteor Crater in the USA – Is it Worth It?

Visiting the LARGEST Meteor Crater in the USA – Is it Worth It?

The largest (and best preserved!) meteor crater in the USA is located in Winslow Arizona. We were on the beginning

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Tips to Survive the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri

Tips to Survive the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri

If you are taking a trip to St. Louis you ABSOLUTELY MUST visit the City Museum. Kids or no kids

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The Winchester Mystery House Story – The Facts Behind the Mystery

The Winchester Mystery House Story – The Facts Behind the Mystery

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California has always fascinated me! The more I hear about it the more

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5 Places to Go Axe Throwing & Celebrate International Axe Throwing Day

5 Places to Go Axe Throwing & Celebrate International Axe Throwing Day

Axe throwing is now officially a thing, and this lumberjack pastime has quickly become a leading party idea and bona

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Strange Oddities Boutiques & Weird Places to Shop in the USA

Strange Oddities Boutiques & Weird Places to Shop in the USA

The more I travel the more I absolutely crave unique locations that can’t be found anywhere. Perhaps as I get

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The Most Unexpected Catacombs Tour Below Indianapolis, Indiana

The Most Unexpected Catacombs Tour Below Indianapolis, Indiana

I attended a tour of the Catacombs in Indianapolis as part of a press tour. I was planning my way

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Caves in Missouri: Riding through Fantastic Caverns in Springfield

Caves in Missouri: Riding through Fantastic Caverns in Springfield

In 2013 when I lived in Iowa we took a road trip to Branson, MO. I was invited to do

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Surviving our First Zombie Experience at Nightmare on Chicago Street

Surviving our First Zombie Experience at Nightmare on Chicago Street

Follow us on Facebook at Exploration America or join our weird travel group at Stranger Travels USA! Don’t be afraid

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BEST Places to Visit in Central East Iowa

BEST Places to Visit in Central East Iowa

Recently my husband had some out of town work meetings to attend for several days in central east Iowa so

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