Route 66: The Haunted Stops Along America's Road

Richard Southall

Paranormal Expert

I decided to write Haunted Route 66 because I wanted to chronicle some of the more interesting and bizarre tales of the "Mother Road." However, the project took on a life of its own: Rather than simply collecting ghost stories, I found myself driving down a road -- metaphorically and physically -- toward something profound.

Kingsford factory tour: How charcoal is made

Next time you are in or around Belle, MO stop in and visit the Kingsford Charcoal factory.

There are four Kingsford factories in the U.S., and the one in Belle, Mo., sometimes offers tours

The Kingsford furnaces burn 550 to 600 tons of wood a day and 200,000 tons a year The charring process creates a manageable material to form into a briquette

10 great places where comedy is king

What better way to start a new year than with a laugh? Top-flight comedy clubs have popped up across the nation, which makes it easier than ever to catch a stand-up show. But comicAmy Schumer, whose Comedy Central seriesInside Amy Schumerpremieres April 30, says some clubs stand out. The layout, the staff and the type of crowd all help make for a memorable show. Schumer shares some favorites withLarry Bleibergfor USA TODAY.  Read More...

10 Small Towns To Explore In 2013

Small towns offer charm, history and an opportunity for adventure. Here are ten American communities worth visiting in 2013 if you like culture, adventure, shopping, eating, breathing, dancing, skiing, the arts, horses, bears, miniature golf, the navy or music. Those sorts of things are abundantly available in these small burgs, where welcoming locals help travelers get the most out of their visit.  Read More...

RIVER VISTA MOUNTAIN VILLAGE RV RESORT

Located between Clayton, Georgia and Highlands and Franklin, North Carolina. River Vista sits in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Smoky Mountains to the east and Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. Picnic tables and meditation benches are located along the banks of Slick Rock Creek and Mud Creek, which border the Resort to the east and southeast. Read More...

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America's Best Ski Towns

"There's nothing like a hot tub and ski-in, ski-out lodging, but a great ski town needs more than that," says Steve Kopitz, founder of specialty gear shop Skis.com. We certainly won't argue with a man who has traveled to more than 40 ski towns across America. Big Rig Resorts.com list many RV Resorts open for winter skiing. One such Resort is "TIGER RUN RV RESORT" in Breckenridge, Colo. To see more, Read More...

Hidden Colorado Gem: Grand Mesa Lakes

At 800 square miles, northwest Colorado’s Grand Mesa is one of the largest flat-top mountains in the world, and its landscape sets it apart from much of the rest of Colorado — that so many lakes can be found so close together is a bit of an anomaly in this high-altitude state. Read More...

10 great places to walk in the shadow of Bigfoot

The search is on for a legendary character with plenty of bulk and facial hair, and we're not talking Santa. Matthew Moneymaker, co-host of Animal Planet's Finding Bigfoot, says the creatures have been seen in every state but Hawaii, "in places where there are enough deer to feed on." The Bigfoot Field Research Organization president is used to skeptics but believes Bigfoot is a descendant of an Asian relative of the orangutan. Read More...

10 Honky Tonks in 10 States

No matter where you go in the US, you'll find country fans and a honky tonk that feels like a second home. Whether it's a hole-in-the-wall dive bar or a multi-level cavernous club, it doesn't really matter as long as there's cold beer and good music. Great American Country took a virtual road trip and discovered some pretty colorful places. Check out 10 honky tonks that made their list and then see the complete list, 50 Honky Tonks. [Read More]

Havasu RV Resort

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