Our wonderful guide, a retired miner of the Copper Queen Mine, who now spends his retirement years partaking in a far more relaxed and enjoyable job at the same mine. Once the most productive copper mines of the early 1900’s, the Copper Queen Mine in Bisbee, Arizona, has transformed into a modern-day fun and educational …
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is often considered one of the United States’ – and the world's – most famous cemeteries. It's a must-see attraction, frequently topping any “must see” list for visitors to New Orleans, Louisiana (New Orleans: The City of the Dead.). Located just outside of the equally famous French Quarter, it’s a …
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One of the most magical and majestic places on earth, and certainly within the United States, the Hoh Rainforest is a true sight to behold. Located within the equally magical and majestic Olympic National Park in northwestern Washington state, it should be a priority to visit at least once in your lifetime. One of the …
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Once its own, stand-alone town about 5 minutes from the old mining town of Bisbee, present-day Lowell, Arizona is a neighborhood trapped in time. Essentially now a ghost town, it’s a relic of a long-forgotten past, a memory of a much simpler time, a massive time capsule stuck in place. Lowell used to be a …
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Likely the most famous street within the city of San Francisco: The Golden City., and one of the worlds most well-known streets, Lombard Street is well worth a visit. Whether or not it’s truly the “crookedest street in the world” is debatable, as some argue that title truly belongs to Vermont Street, within the same …
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Deriving its nickname from the large number of men who “died with their boots on”, Boothill Graveyard is the small cemetery that was originally used to bury Tombstone’s housewives, businessmen and women, ladies of the night, gamblers, and miners. Founded in 1878, it lasted for only about 5 years, after which it ceased accepting new …
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Officially known as the Daniel K. Inouye Kīlauea Point Lighthouse, the Kīlauea Light is a 110-year-old lighthouse located on Kīlauea Point in Kauai, Hawaii (Kauai, Hawaii: I Hope You Like Chickens! 🐓🌈). First erected in 1913, it was automated approximately 62 years later, and the light replaced in 2013. Standing at 52 feet (16m), it’s …
Routinely ranked as the hottest city in the United States - during the summertime - Phoenix, Arizona definitely lives up to its claim to fame. It's the state's capital and largest city, with approximately 4.85 million people calling the Valley of the Sun home. Aside from Phoenix, there are numerous surrounding suburb cities, including Tempe, …
Considered to be one of the most haunted structures in all of Tombstone, Arizona – and the only still-standing, original structure from 1881 – the Bird Cage Theater is a must-see if you visit the iconic Wild West boomtown. It’s been the subject of many paranormal articles, books, YouTube channels, and television shows, most notably …
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One of the more unique National Parks due to being separated into four distinct “districts” separated by rivers, Canyonlands National Park - Needles District is the most southern of the four. The other three districts are Island in the Sky, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. Per the National Park website, “These areas share a …
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