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The Grand Canyon Skywalk — Go Here

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:28 +0000

Grand Canyon West is privately owned by the Hualapai tribe, and it was they who conceived of and now operate the Grand Canyon Skywalk — A transparent, horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge in Arizona that allows you to get a feel for just how gigantic the Grand Canyon truly is, by scaring the life out of you. At [...]

Fake House That Might Be The Gate to Hell in Brooklyn — Go Here

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:00:23 +0000

There are usually always a few people who know the secrets of a big city. People pass on the information because if they didn’t, they might be lost forever. If you are a writer, sometimes you put them in your book; that’s when things get awesome. In the 2007 novel ‘Foucalt’s Pendulum’ by Umberto Eco, [...]

Go Here: Nap Time on China's Great Wall

Carl Pettit — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:00:13 +0000

Once upon a time, the rulers of China, especially the Ming Dynasty emperors, decided to build a very big and very long wall, in order to keep the Manchurian and Mongolian raiders at bay. Maybe you’ve heard of this “Great Wall of China?” It’s kind of well known. If you find yourself in China, in [...]

Go Here: Slip 'N Slide Off a Cliff in Utah

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:00:21 +0000

Honestly, all 265 acres of Hyrum State Park in Cache County, UT is worth a visit. If you’re looking for adventure though, you’ll pack a tarp and head to the dam. There’s plenty of fun to be had in a state park: fishing, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, waterskiing,swimming…Until today though, we thought that there was nothing [...]

For Just $7K You Can Vacation With the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Phil Richardson — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:59:47 +0000

The old addage that "money won't buy you happiness" is mostly true, that is unless you have just under $7k in your pocket and an urge to vacation with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Go Here: Abandoned Hospital on North Brother Island in NY

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:45:23 +0000

Every time I got sick as a kid, my mother would call me 'Typhoid Mary.' That was before the internet was a thing, and so I always assumed she was having a bout of amnesia. When I was older, though, I learned that Mary was very real, typhoid was very scary, and this abandoned island hospital in the middle of NYC was where they kept people who had it.

Go Here: Centralia — Abandoned Mine Fire and Ghost Town in Pennsylvania

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:59:50 +0000

When people ask my why I won’t watch horror movies, I tell them that I’ve never seen ‘Silent Hill’ because Centralia exists, and it’s creepy enough. In 1962 a mine fire began under Centralia, a borough in Columbia County, PA. The fire was so big that it could not be contained. By 1981, only 1,000 [...]

Go Here: SkyZone Trampoline Park

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:00:55 +0000

Enough said? If you had asked us at the age of 11 what our house would look like, if we were rich, we would have answered without hesitation that the entire floor would be made of trampolines. You know what, we actually still want that. We’re not rich though, we’re writers. That’s why SkyZone is [...]

Go Here: Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year's Swim in NY

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:00:52 +0000

Some people believe that the way you spend the first day of the new year is an indication of how the rest of your your year will be. If this holds any water, my 2013 is going to be really weird, and really awesome. I grew up in Brooklyn. Wait, not so fast; not cool [...]

Sleep Tight in The Human Colon Hotel

Mike Adams — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:09:37 +0000

When planning your next romantic getaway, you may want to avoid making reservations here; unless of course your companion happens to be a super-sexy proctologist with extremely bad taste and a well-greased…sense of humor. The Hotel CasAnus is a colon-shaped lodging experience that seems to cater more to the fecal-minded than the fickle. Located on [...]

Go Here: World's Largest Ball of Twine in Kansas

Jackie Mancini — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:00:16 +0000

Cawker City, Kansas may not be a thriving metropolis, but they’ve got one claim to fame: The city boasts the World’s Largest Ball of Twine, and it grows bigger every day. What? I’m confused too, but I love their dedication. When I first think of Kansas, I think of…Oh god, I actually have no idea. [...]

Go Here: Trampoline Walkway in Russia

Jackie Mancini — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:36:51 +0000

Surely there is no better way to travel. ‘Fast track’ was installed in Nikola-Lenivets Forest Park for the Archstoyanie Art Festival in July 2012, as a temporary interactive art installation. Created by the Estonian architecture firm Salto Architects, ‘Fast Track’ was originally slated to be a fun temporary walkway during the event, and then be [...]

Go Here: Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta

Jackie Mancini — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:09:58 +0000

Topped only by Singapore, the Georgia Aquarium is the second largest aquarium in the entire world and was funded almost entirely by a $250 million donation from the co-founder of Home Depot, Bernard Marcus. When someone donates that much money towards a passion, you know you’re in for something awesome, and this place does not disappoint. Opened [...]

Bring your Boots to Bootfest!

Melissa — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:44:35 +0000

According to officials at Bootfest you won’t want to miss the second annual Bootfest to be held on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6 on De Leon Plaza in downtown Victoria. FREE admission! Visit www.Bootfest.org for a complete schedule of events and other valuable information about Bootfest. FREE Entertainment Enjoy a variety of free [...]

Win a Trip to See Fun Live in Chicago

Adam West — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:00:46 +0000

Do like to have fun? Do you like the band Fun? Well, check this out-if you're a QVIP, you could win a trip to see the band live in Chicago!

We're giving you a chance to see the band at The Riviera in the windy city on November 15th. Plus, you'll get round trip airfare for 2, 2 nights lodging, ground transportation to and from the airport to hotel and to and from hotel and theater, tickets to the show, 2 meet and greet passes, and even $500 spending money! Pretty sweet little package, right? Enter to win here. Meanwhile, check out some fun below.

Is This the Worst Vacation Picture Ever Taken?

Maggie Serota — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:35:48 +0000

Be glad you aren’t spending time with anyone in this photo. This is how we think this picture happened:

Despite the fact that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are on ‘vacation,’ the day begins surprisingly early. Kim has to budget about two hours for a natural hair and make-up routine that will m

10 of the Coolest Road Trips in North America

Carl Pettit — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:29:28 +0000

The open road offers up a lot of possibilities. You’ve got adventure, new and strange destinations, gorgeous scenery, and the opportunity to escape the humdrums of your normal life, plus all of the interesting characters you’ll meet along the way. All you have to do is decide on a route, get into the car and drive.

Where in America Are Drivers Most Likely to Have a Wreck?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:53:11 +0000

Driving a car is always risky, but if you want to stay safe, you may want to avoid the nation’s capital. For the fifth year in a row, Washington, DC has ranked as the US city where motorists have the most accidents. According to a new report from insurance company Allstate, DC drivers are involved [...]

We Cannot Tell a Lie — Here Are America's Most Honest Cities

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:07:47 +0000

Thanks to folks at Honest Tea, we now have a pretty good handle at which are the most honest cities in America. The beverage company set up a social experiment in 30 cities in which its tea and organic lemonade were placed in unmanned kiosks with a sign clearly stating that the beverages cost a [...]

Where Are the Best Small Towns in America?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:39:40 +0000

Big city living isn’t for everyone — the noise, crowds and crime are a lot to deal with. So if you’ve got your heart set on something a bit less chaotic, you may want to check out this year’s list of America’s best small cities.