Goldfield, Nevada: Explore a Lively Ghost Town
The Western United States is home to countless dusty ghost towns that experienced their heyday during the gold rush of the late 19th and early 20th century.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Itâs perched on a great corner with easy access to the Quarter or a streetcar or taxi ride to the Garden District, with the opulent Peacock Room (peacockroomnola.com) beckoning guests for fabulous cocktails, bites, and special events from drag shows and brunch to tropical happy hours and costume parties.
Tasso Heritage Center
The Center houses artifacts from the island and Sierra Leone, including cultural masks and pottery and stoneware shards documenting the long history of connection between Tasso and the world.
What Lies Beneath the Gravestone of a Fictional It Girl?
The sight of the tomb might have evoked sighs or even tears in the tender-hearted readers of Susanna Rowsonâs 1791 novel Charlotte, A Tale of Truth, who would have recalled how Miss Temple, a naive 16-year-old British girl, had been seduced by the villainous rake Lord Montraville, brought to America, and then abandoned as he went off to marry another woman and fight in the Revolutionary War.
In Rio, a Reincarnated Spirit Can Chase Away the Rain
The belief that a religious or spiritual entity has the power to control the weather is widespread in Brazil, where there is âa ritualized understanding of nature,â says Renzo Taddei, an associate professor of anthropology at the Federal University of SĂŁo Paulo who has studied the Foundation.
Three ways to lace hiking boots to relieve discomfort
The toe-relief lacing technique helps relieve pressure on swollen or sore toes by loosening the front of the boot while maintaining a secure fit elsewhere.
This Island in Nova Scotia Seems More Like Scotland Than Canada
And even though the ongoing cultural exchange with other Gaelic traditions has the potential to compromise the integrity of Cape Bretonâs unique musical style, they are invaluable connections as long as local practitioners navigate their differences with intentionality.
From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises
Europeâs Rhine, Moselle, Seine, and Danube rivers bring many of the continentâs most timeless landmarks and best-kept secrets front and center, as they wind past rolling vineyards and impressive fortress ruins, utilizing remarkable feats of engineering as they go.
âK-S 14â Infantry Bunker
The fort is open for a visit and the local military museum is based there, disclosing the day-to-day life of Czechoslovak soldiers and the functioning of the interwar Army.
Island Hopping Through The Pacific
Whether youâre looking to spend your time hiking up the side of a volcano, or lounging on a pristine white beach, the chances are good that youâll find a destination that suits you.
Sail Away With Classic Harbor Line
Added to CHLâs expanding eco-focused Urban Naturalist series, our journey began with passage through Buttermilk Channel, the tidal strait between Brooklyn and reborn, multi-use Governors Island which dairy farmers once boated across to sell their milk in Manhattan markets.
Everything you knew about hiking in lightning is probably wrong
Interestingly, 80% of lightning strike victims are male â a likely correlation to the higher percentage of men who either work outdoors or spend their leisure time outside.