Jul 09
Tucked into the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon’s central Cascades, Crescent Lake is known for its clear waters, scenic trails, and peaceful seclusion. But for those who track the movements of Israel Keyes—one of the most calculating serial killers in U.S. history—this quiet alpine lake carries a much darker weight. Location & Setting The lake …
Jul 09
Long before GPS and cell towers stitched America together, the backroads of the Midwest hid more than grain silos and farmhouses. Along the Mississippi River’s quieter bends—between Illinois and Iowa—lies a stretch of country roads, ravines, and drainage ditches that may still be holding secrets tied to one of America’s most prolific serial killers: John …
Jul 09
Hidden deep in the woods near Lincoln, Montana, sits the now-emptied footprint of one of the most notorious hideouts in American history. This is where Ted Kaczynski—better known as the Unabomber—lived for nearly two decades. No running water. No electricity. No neighbors. Just trees, journals, and bombs. And while the cabin itself was seized by …
Jul 09
What started as a spontaneous act of rebellion on a San Francisco beach has become one of the most infamous counterculture gatherings in the world. Burning Man isn’t a festival. It’s a social experiment, an art apocalypse, a temporary city in the dust where money is meaningless, the rules are made up, and everything—eventually—goes up …
Jul 09
There’s no sign. No welcoming center. No marked entrance. Just miles of scrubland, a dusty road, and some very serious warnings telling you to turn around. But make no mistake—Area 51 is out there, hidden in the Nevada desert and wrapped in more secrecy, speculation, and pop culture myth than any other place in America. …
Jul 09
Rising like a sentinel from the northern California landscape, Mount Shasta isn’t just a mountain—it’s a magnet for mystery, folklore, and spiritual seekers. Towering over 14,000 feet tall, this dormant volcano dominates the skyline for hundreds of miles and has inspired everything from UFO sightings to ancient Lemurian legends. If you like your road trip …
Jul 09
Just off old Route 66 in the Mojave Desert near Oro Grande, California, you’ll find a dazzling forest of bottle trees—metal poles festooned with colorful glass bottles that tinkle in the breeze. It’s folk art meets roadside spectacle, a place that wouldn’t feel out of place in a desert dream. Location and Hours Address: 24266 …
Jul 09
Nevada State Route 375, better known as the Extraterrestrial Highway, runs nearly 100 miles through the remote desert between Warm Springs and Crystal Springs. It was officially renamed in 1996, leaning into its reputation as a hotspot for UFO sightings and its close proximity to the infamous Area 51. This isn’t just a road—it’s a …
Jul 09
Roswell isn’t just about aliens—it’s a full-on small-town scene where history, art, nature, and yes, extraterrestrials collide. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just a curious traveler, Roswell delivers a strange mix of the surreal and the sincere. Where It Is and Why It Matters Roswell was settled in the late 1860s at the …
Jul 09
Five miles west of Joseph City, Arizona, sits one of Route 66’s most legendary stops—the Jack Rabbit Trading Post. Hard to miss thanks to its iconic yellow-and-black billboards stretching across the Southwest, this old-school curio shop is as much about nostalgia and personality as it is about souvenirs. Location and Vibe Address: 3386 Historic U.S. …