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America’s Top 10 Haunted Hotels, Part One

Travel NewsDecember 7, 20240Views

Just outside of the town of Yachats, these unique lodgings cling to the cliffs of the Oregon Coast. Built in 1892, the lighthouse and lightkeeper's cottage helped mariners navigate the rocky headland known as Heceta Head. Today, you can sleep in the cozy rooms and wake up to incredible views, not to mention a seven-course…

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Wanna Scale America’s Mighty Mountains? Via Ferratas Make Climbing Less Intimidating

Let’s say you crave the thrill of climbing an awe-inspiring peak—or you crave the thrill of impressing your friends with your outdoor prowess—but you have little to no experience when it comes to scaling cliffs. Not to worry. We know just what to do. Step one: Find yourself a via ferrata (Italian for “iron path”).…

May 5, 202483Views

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5 Top Resorts for Playing America’s Fastest Growing Sport

December 1, 2022 If dink, divorce alley, and volley llama are in your lexicon, chances are you’re hopelessly smitten with pickleball. You and more than 4 million other Americans. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, the quirky mishmash of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton has been the fastest growing sport in the U.S. for…

May 5, 2024108Views

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America’s Downtown Hotels Are Cheaper Right Now, but How Is the Neighborhood?

Across the United States, downtown business districts are hurting. Many former office workers continue to do a substantial share of their jobs from home, leaving entire blocks without functioning businesses. According to commercial real estate analytics firm CoStar, the U.S. is now saddled with an estimated 1 billion square feet of empty office space—a record high.…

May 3, 202472Views

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America’s Most Haunted House? Hunting for Ghosts in the Home of Lizzie Borden

When it comes to stirring up paranormal trouble, my guiding principle boils down to this: Don’t start none, won’t be none. I steer clear of séances. I don’t chant the names Bloody Mary, Candyman, or Beetlejuice in any quantity. And I don’t shop for antique dolls, of which at least 9 out of 10 are…

May 1, 202476Views