The papers were signed and the deal was done. STAAR Theatre, a community theatre group that had outgrown its old space to the point of even breaking fire codes, had just found a property into which they could grow. After … Continue reading Abandoned Antoinette Hall: The Secret Stage
Local legends of phantom cars, ghosts, and murders provoke curiosity for the unknown. Have you ever had that uncomfortable moment while driving down a back road when you thought you really should’ve taken a different … Continue reading 5 Haunted Back Roads in America You’ve Got to Take
One of the best-kept secrets in the Midwest turns on the charm this Valentine’s Day. Upon entering the city limits of Lanesboro, Minnesota, you’ll quickly discover that the town seems to be frozen in time. … Continue reading Lanesboro, Minnesota: A Romantic Getaway Back in Time
“What leads us to leave places behind and what are the consequences of doing so?” Matthew Christopher, a 39-year-old internationally acclaimed photographer, has spent the last decade documenting the forgotten structures of America. His current book, … Continue reading Abandoned America: Dismantling the Dream
It’s almost New Year’s Eve! Soon we’ll be gathered around the TV or jammed into a small space outside watching the Times Square ball drop. We’ll wrap ourselves around those we love and direct our … Continue reading 5 Unique New Year’s Ball Drops in America
A 28-year-old’s journey to all 947 towns in the Hawkeye State Ask Cody Weber why he feels so motivated to spend his savings, sleep in his car, and outrun stray dogs all in the name … Continue reading Forgotten Iowa: Rediscovering History Through the Lens
Nutrition student drops out of college in pursuit of permaculture, personal growth, and cross-country rides Bailey Swan told her parents that she was miserable in college. Even as an excelling nutrition student at Indiana University, she vented … Continue reading Bailey Swan: 8,500 Miles to Feed the Body and Soul
Who doesn’t love gazing up at a starry night sky? It’s always a race to see who can find the Big Dipper first or arguing over which star is actually true the North Star. What’s … Continue reading One of the Darkest Places on Earth
