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What 3 Weeks on Route 66 Taught Me About America’s Ghost Highway

Straight view of Route 66 in a desert landscape at sunset, with the iconic highway shield symbol painted on the asphalt.

What’s the ultimate American road trip? A Route 66 road trip, of course! This legendary highway, spanning eight states and nearly 2,500 miles, is packed with history, quirky roadside attractions, and stories that refuse to fade. If you’re ready to hit the open road, here’s everything you need to know before you chase the magic […]

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From Boom to Bust: America’s Most Mind-Blowing Ghost Towns

A rustic wooden house with a chimney in a deserted town under a clear blue sky.

If you’re fascinated by eerie landscapes and forgotten history — or if you enjoy exploring places where tumbleweeds are the only sign of life — you’ll love these US ghost towns. Scattered across the country, these abandoned places tell stories of dreams and ambition that crumbled into despair and sometimes disaster. Think US ghost towns

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Gun Smoke and Gambling – Your Complete Guide to a Great Day at Old Tucson Studios

The Stagecoach at Old Tucson in Arizona

Old Tucson, the movie set turned theme park, was once the second-most visited destination in Arizona after the Grand Canyon. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.   The southern Arizona town of Tucson only gets an average of 11.6 inches of rain a year. And during our recent three-day visit, I’m fairly

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