You may have seen a postcard at some point in your life, made out of linen – a photo of Milas Parker, a local farmer, posing next to the Judaculla Rock. Who was he? And where is this rock? It wasn’t too long ago that this rock was almost all but forgotten, and nearly impossible …
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Hierapolis – Pamukkale, Turkey
In Greek, Hierapolis meant Sacred City. Hierapolis was an extremely notable city in biblical times. The ancients who lived here believed the city was founded by the Greek god himself, Apollo. The city was famous for its hot springs, the vapors of which locals associated with the god, Pluto, ruler of the underworld. A significant …
The Big Hole – Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
A vacation to the Northern Cape would not be complete without a deviation from the planned itinerary – especially if it doesn’t include The Big Hole. At one point in time, it was actually a hill with a flat top. Today, this hole is a whopping 705 feet deep. Its surface area is roughly 42 …
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Ol’ Hardhide – Ponchatoula, Louisiana
While known for milder things, like strawberries and American flags, Ponchatoula, Louisiana has a toothy mascot in the center of town that gives this community its edge. This mascot is known as Ol’ Hardhide, and he came to win the hearts of Ponchatoulans in 1972. In those days, his home was outside an ice cream …
Dreamland Wax Museum – Boston, Massachusetts
It might be new at the game, but the game has been around forever. No, not baseball. Wax museums! In the technologically modern world we live in, a wax museum might not have the coolness factor of, say, a virtual reality gaming center, especially if it isn’t among the heavy hitters like Ripley’s or Madame …
Russell Cave National Monument – Bridgeport, Alabama
The Russell Cave system is the third-largest in the state of Alabama, having more than seven miles of passageways. The majority of the cave system is off limits, and for good reason.The caves can flood, fast. Even when just a minor rain shower passes through the area. Also, this cave system is home to an …
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