Almost everything in the park has a nursery-rhyme or children’s literary connection. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. As a child, Gunnison collected insects, mice, and worms—anything she could find outside or fish out of a trap. Witte and today it is still managedLast August I moved into my first-ever studio apartment. Photo: Alexandra Charitan After the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition in 1876, the Gertzens purchased the fair’s Turkish Pavilion. By Alexandra Charitan. Tower Station and U-Drop Inn . Hubert Graham has been creating fiberglass figures for 15 years. Jul 19. The Lake Effect is a Mountain View Diner (#446) from 1952 and was moved from Wayne, PA to Buffalo in 2001. When I was a kid, I watched The Wizard of Oz so many times that our VHS tape gave out one day due to sheer exhaustion. The pair began conducting original research on standout modernist sites around the city, speaking with current and former preservation planners,. The upper floor is only accessible during the staff-led tours. Desert Southwest display. There is an actual "Enchanted Forest" section in the farm, a wooded maze that takes you past characters and scenes from notable fairy tales. The business was “the only game in town,” Edwards says, and 450 workers lived just up. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan Active firehouse. In 2012, Superstorm Sandy destroyed a gazebo. A tattered bed. It is also known as Craig-E-Clair Castle, possibly to differentiate it from Dundas Castle in Scotland. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan ‘A very rewarding job’ The Martin family has been running Hartsdale since 1974. I started my day at a great new (to me) diner in Queens—a spot wonderful enough for its own post—and then headed out to Fort Totten. The three-story structure was rebuilt in 1895. World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. May 22 Kristine Jones Fights Protest Fatigue Alexandra. Route 66 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The champagne glass whirlpool was invented by Morris Wilkins. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 200,000 pounds of resin. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Haunted Trails is about eight miles east of Historic Route 66, and about 30 minutes southwest of Chicago. Photo: Alexandra Charitan International Cryptozoology Museum. McSorley’s is not the oldest bar in New York City—that distinction goes to Fraunces Tavern, open since 1762—although Shane Buggy, a bartender at McSorley’s, disputes this fact. It was better than I even expected, and. The USPS discontinued Centralia’s ZIP code in 2002. ESP is a former prison, operational from 1829 until 1971. Originally a commuter funicular, the incline is now open mainly as a tourist attraction. A tomb in the nave. Wedding Cake House. Tower Station and U-Drop Inn. Twain and his family lived in. Photo: Alexandra Charitan; The ticketed entry might seem like an unnecessary annoyance, but it does help with crowd control. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Flying buttresses pulled away from the central structure, hand-carved angels and a 350-pound finial fell from the roof, and turrets shifted out of place. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan Language changes over time just as much (or as little) as the people who speak it. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Early on Friday, June 5, the words “Black Lives Matter” were painted in bright yellow paint on 16th Street NW. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 1. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Whitney Plantation, Edgard, Louisiana. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. It’s 1. S. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. I take adventures and too many photos. The top 10 winners in the category Best RV Park / Campground are as follows: Trailer Village RV Park - Grand Canyon Village, Arizona Johnson Shut-Ins State. The base membership fee is a tax-deductible donation of $235, in addition to an eight-hour volunteer commitment. C. My last visit was in September of 2015, when we took advantage of cheap-ish airfare and a long weekend thanks to Jewish holidays (ohIn conjunction with the Great Sphinx , the nearby pyramids were an obvious highlight in our trip to Egypt. I love dachshunds in hot dog costumes and things that are bigger or smaller than they should be. Stop by to see the Dr. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. The company also owns dozens of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone parks and other campgrounds around the U. A neon rainbow inside of the Stonewall Inn. Fort Totten was built by the US Army in 1862 to deA window display at Bloomingdale’s. —the father of the cemetery’s current director, Edward Martin, Jr. While visitors to Ellis Island may be familiar with the fully-restored main building located on the north side of the island, the buildings on the south side—closed in. North Pole, New York. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. S. “But when I was a little girl, this was the dream. The motor court is located on the historic Lincoln Highway. The Rainbow Bridge connects Canada with the U. They host and care for chickens. Photo: Alexandra Charitan A few haunted house-like walk-through attractions interspersed between the dioramas help keep visitors on edge. Alexandra Charitan. Jim Gray’s, started by Jim and Cathy Gray nearly 50 years ago, is located just south of downtown Holbrook, Arizona on US-180. The museum plans to honor another Ohio landmark by adding a Rock & Troll Hall of Fame in. A few of them have sadly been demolished over the years—including one of his first commercial commissions, the Larkin Administration BuilI’M ALEXANDRA. This must-do pit stop on the way from Los Angeles to Palm Springs features dozens of dinos (in addition to the two original icons Dinny and Mr. The National Gallery of Art’s West Building. Jun 18. ” Other neon-centric museums have opened since, but the. S. Photo: Alexandra Charitan For logistical reasons, the 2017 festival was moved to the nearby Litchfield County town of Kent, and this year there will be an additional celebration in Unionville, Canada, where the show’s pilot episode was filmed. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan; Spirits supposedly draw energy and Barcelo owns several different devices to help register those disturbances in the electromagnetic field. The Big Duck. Matthews, a Kenyan native who also holds a Canadian passport, had just turned 40 and was ready for new challenges—both. The Wacky Taxidermy and Miniatures Museum is in Mackinaw City, Michigan. Washington DC, Protest. Meteor City, named after the nearby Meteor Barringer Crater, has been a stop along the Mother Road since it first opened as a Texaco gas station iThe second I heard about the House of Collection, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, I knew I had to find a way to see inside of the 2,000-square-foot loft often called "a live-in cabinet of curiosities. My original plan was to head west—and north, south, and, eventually, back east to New York City—for several months until I had criss-crossed the country, exploring the 14 states I’d never visited, and much more. FOLLOW READ BUY Jul 7 Project 365: Days 177-185. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. While not as well-known as many of the Smithsonian institutions located along the National Mall, the National Postal Museum is a wonderland for history buffs, curious children, dog lovers, and, of course, philatelists (those who study and/or collect postage stamps). The Cincinnati burial ground is the third largest in the country, has been. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan; Residency Now. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. , calling for an extension of the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). -based SIM card from either a T-Mobile or AT&T store; prepaid SIM cards aren’t always available at U. The Blue Whale of Catoosa. There are dozens of seaside towns to spend the summer along the New Jersey shore; Asbury Park, located within a 90-minute drive of both New York City and Philadelphia, is the perfect destination for anyone who loves their beach with a side of kitsch and the sounds of The Boss. Photo: Alexandra Charitan Less than half a mile from the Kennedy plot, on a hill overlooking Washington, D. Alexandra. McSorley’s light and dark ale comes in pairs. These five destinations are all located within 300 miles (round-trip) of New York City, making them ideal for quick getaways. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan; Even Toto, Dorothy’s sidekick in The Wizard of the Oz, is properly memorialized at Hollywood Forever. Today, Centralia is the least-populated municipality in Pennsylvania. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most machines have been converted to accept swipe cards instead of quarters and no longer. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Aug 10 Happy Friday! Related Posts. Terraced gardens. → HATE IS NOT HOT ←. Forsyth Park. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan Although the full-time keepers are long gone, “We actually do have someone who stays here 24/7,” Allen says as he points to a full-size skeleton dressed as a pirate leaning in the corner. Death may be the main event, but signs of life abound at Spring Grove Cemetery. The Henry River Mill spun cotton into yarn. Radiator Springs’ Curios could have been inspired by any number of souvenir and junk shops that line the route, but none is more memorable than the Sandhills Curiosity Shop. A sign reminiscent of Disneyland. For the past 57 years, the Four Seasons has been the place for the Power Lunch, hosting regulars over the years such as Martha Stewart, the Kennedys, BrIn 2018, Makiyah Wilson went to buy ice cream when multiple shots were fired in the Washington, D. | Foto: Alexandra Charitan ; Jsme vysazeni v Judy Garland Memorial Overlook, altán s neuvěřitelným výhledem na svěží zelená krajina. Already working remotely for Roadtrippers for more than a year, I had began drafting plans to leave the city on an indefinite road trip around the country—following the paths (and staying on the couches) of friends who had departed before me pursuing. Alexandra is the features editor at Roadtrippers Magazine. Alexandra Charitan, Managing Editor, Roadtrippers You can’t do much better in the roadside kitsch department than California’s Cabazon Dinosaurs . Graham has been creating and repairing fiberglass figures in his spare time for 15 years, but he got into the industry somewhat accidentally. McClellan at the helm, the inaugural ride carried “silk-hated, frock-coated dignitaries” 9. , on a flatbed truck—accompanied by a caravan. After striking out at the Rainbow Rock Shop and before we toured the Petrified Forest National Park , we stopped at Jim Gray’s Petrified Wood Company. The scrapyard was founded in the 1930s by John J. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds and anything made from fiberglass or neon. World’s Largest Golf Tee. Instagram Website. The portion of 16th Street NW just north of the White House has officially been designated Black Lives Matter Plaza by Mayor Bowser. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. When she was 12 years old, inspired by her father’s pinned butterfly collection, Gunnison used her allowance to purchase a horned toad, a tarantula, and a piece of red organ pipe coral, beginning a lifetime of. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. The Outsiders House Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dinosaur Land. 16, 1928 and passed away on March 17, 2010. In addition to his love for music, women, and food, Elvis was also a fashion icon; his style defined a generation. One hour into The Shawshank Redemption, and 30 years into his life sentence, Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman) says, “These prison. Listy právě začaly ztrácet část svého lesku na cestě od jasně zelené po sytě zlaté a červené. A few of the original statues. Photo: Alexandra Charitan After the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition in 1876, the Gertzens purchased the fair’s Turkish Pavilion. Articles by Alexandra Charitan Celebrate 25 years of 'Shawshank Redemption' at the once-abandoned prison where it was filmed. —was a master stone engraver. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds, and anything made from fiberglass or neon. Rex) and a nice gift shop. Show 1 comment Alexandra. I love dachshunds in hot dog costumes and things that are bigger or smaller than they should be. Visitors are allowed to wander through portions of the. FOLLOW READ BUY Dec 15 Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. ” The resulting Shoe House is exactly what it sounds like—a 25-foot-tall, 48-foot-long, shoe-shaped house with a living room in. Brown Chapel AME. Built in 1972, and featured on the cover of The Guinness Book of World Records in 1977, Ohio’s World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock has since been eclipsed by others (the current record holder is a clock in Germany featuring a 330-pound cuckoo bird). The galleries retain details from the building’s previous life as a school. to 4:00. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Pastoral hand-painted scenes cover every surface of Roadside America. When David and I were in Buffalo recently, we had great luck exploring two abandoned spots in one day—an abandoned church in the morning and the Wonder Bread factory in the afternoon. I love dachshunds in hot dog costumes and things that are bigger or smaller than they should be. The 1993 Elvis stamp is the best-selling stamp in U. ” Michael’s ex-wife took the Manhattan apartment, and Duckworth Smith got her old house—and promptly got to work fixing it up. Helen Keller is interred alongside Annie Sullivan. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Gatorland. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Detours are all part of the fun of road trips. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. The rest are newer additions made by fiberglass wizard Mark Cline (Sidwell died in the 1980s). Two sculptures on the porch of a cabin. AThe exterior of the National Mustard Museum in Middletown, Wisconsin. The population of Alliance, a small town located in the northeast corner of Ohio, has been slowly declining since the 1980s. Jun 18. Since at least the 1940s, two Fire Island hamlets—Cherry Grove and The Pines—have been known as safe havens for the LGBTQ community. Views from the Whitney. David McDowell, a tour guide and artist-in-residence at the Troll Hole. S. S. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. You can still book one of the original rooms—Arabian Nights, Maggie’s Place, Mid-Evil, Paradise Cove, Shotgun, The Float, and The Blue Room—outfitted with 300-gallon copper cheese vats or heart-shaped hydro-therapy tubs and mirrored showers. With Mayor George B. 2,534 Followers, 489 Following, 5,945 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Alexandra Charitan (@alexandracharitan)Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital, or Middletown Psychiatric, opened in Middletown, New York in 1874. Maisel—and a beloved West Village landmark in real life. By Alexandra Charitan. S. Jun 18 6. Russell doesn’t consider himself a singer or a guitar player, but he’s been doing both since he was young. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan Visit in real life: Cartaceous Gardens is as fictional as the “Plains-dwelling sedans” who once roamed the West, but there are plenty of real-life places dedicated to dinos that are both educational and entertaining, including Dinosaur Land and Dinosaur Kingdom II (both in Virginia) and Michigan. La Bonbonniere. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. After he visited Frank A. He’s currently working on a new 100-page book called Funnies from the Morgue, comprising 11 different stories each with a twist ending. Founded in 1949 and owned by the same family ever since,. | Foto: Alexandra Charitan ; Jablka visící z krabích stromů. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. I love dachshunds in hot dog costumes and things that are bigger or smaller than they should be. and will always stop for a Muffler Man. Whitney Cafe. Visitors are welcomed to the island by two enormous flags flapping fiercely in the breeze: one rainbow, and one. The National Gallery of Art’s West Building. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. Lou Mitchell’s at the start of Route 66 in Chicago. No. 22: Poor People's Campaign Alexandra. m. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. The museum is a “safe space for artists. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 3. The Mortuary Temple had been largely destroyed over time, and The Polish Academy of Sciences has done extensive restoration work on the site. Before our trip to Buffalo I reached out to a few people asking for any hot tips on abandoned spots to explore. Photo: Alexandra Charitan; Information about the current ownership of the Paper House is limited, but at some point Stenman’s grandniece, Edna Beaudoin, inherited the house from her mother. Forsyth Park. National Gallery of Art . , Fanii care se adună în Kent în septembrie se pot aștepta la o mulțime de cafea, la o. If you want to experience a leisurely hike with smaller crowds, head out west from Bright. Instagram Website. S. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Goshin, the most famous bonsai in the world, a Chinese juniper forest in training since 1953. I take adventures and too many photos. Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY was founded in 1849, 11 years after Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery . Washington. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Unofficial Hunger Games tours use this area for archery practice. The 5,000-pound totem pole's final destination was Washington, D. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Long Live GoGo’s “Million Moe March” attracted hundreds of people dressed in their Saturday best, ready to dance to go-go, the official music of Washington, D. 1. Flying buttresses pulled away from the central structure, hand-carved angels and a 350-pound finial fell from the roof, and turrets shifted out of place. The Hudson Highlands. Alexandra Charitan. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds, and anything made from fiberglass or neon. Death may seem as if it’s the main event at Spring Grove and other cemeteries, but even among the barren trees it’s easy to spot signs of life: Stark white swans swim alongside iridescent mallards in one of Spring Grove’s several lakes, towering evergreens defy the muted winter color palette, and a group of men in uniform gathers near the. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. On Thursday, I reached out to a friend in hopes that they would understand what I was going through and not offer solutions, necessarily, but perhaps an acknowledgement that it must be hard to be me at that very moment; thankfully, she was available. The Hudson Highlands. I work closely with the content and marketing team to develop and implement editorial strategies that engage new audiences and support the Roadpass Pro products. The museum plans to honor another Ohio landmark by adding a Rock & Troll Hall of Fame in the future. and will always stop for a Muffler Man. I will go almost anywhere if I'm promised a Muffler Man sighting, but in the absence of official Muffler Men, I'll settle for other big statues—whole, or in pieces. to Philadelphia,A few weeks ago I asked my mom if she wanted to go on a tour with me of some of the cemeteries in lower Manhattan and she replied, “I didn’t know there were any cemeteries in Manhattan. A Lansky Bros. Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts currently operates three properties in Pennsylvania: Cove Haven in. Forsyth Park. Lansky Bros. More than 12 million immigrants passed through New York’s Ellis Island from 1892 until 1954; an estimated 40 percent of Americans alive today can trace their heritage to someone who was processed on the 27-acre island. Jun 18 6. An agreement was reached with the remaining residents in 2013, allowing them to continue. Hollis volunteers aAlexandra Charitan is the managing editor of Roadtrippers Magazine. The building, which had stained glass windows and onion domes, was disassembled into numbered sections and moved to Margate City. Known as the Ropes Mansion, the beautiful Georgian-style home was built in 1727 and is currently owned by the Peabody Essex Museum. The 1983 movie adaptation of The Outsiders,. This “moon mail” is back on Earth now and on display at the National Postal Museum, located just northeast of the National Mall and across from Washington D. . | Photo: Alexandra Charitan In 2011, two decades after stonemasons laid down their tools, an earthquake damaged both the Washington Monument and the nearby cathedral. Some of the stones are broken, some are in near-perfect condition, and others are adorned. Apr 21 Rock Creek Cemetery: Part TwoPhoto: Alexandra Charitan. Originally home to a summer lodge built by Bradford Lee Gilbert in the early 1880s, the land was sold in 1911 after Gilbert passed away. Photo: Alexandra Charitan If you go. Meadow Gold sign in Tulsa, Oklahoma. , calling for an extension of the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Like Salem, the movie doesn’t show the Addams family actually exploring Sleepy Hollow, a village located just about an hour north of New York City. Lansky Bros. ” 2,541 Followers, 504 Following, 5,952 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Alexandra Charitan (@alexandracharitan) Alexandra. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. When David and I were in Buffalo recently, we had great luck exploring two abandoned spots in one day—an abandoned church in the morning and the Wonder Bread factory in the afternoon. Because it’s still very much an active firehouse, there are no official. Instagram Website. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Alexandra Charitan. The Living Museum also has a house band. This year’s theme is “Give Happy,” and the “Give a Smile” window features a spinning emoji-inspired disco ball and bedazzled face masks. 58 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn If you ask Nick Carr , a Los Angeles-based movie location scout who previously ran the blog Scouting NY , 58. I loved Let the Great World Spin so much that I tried to read it slowly and savor every word. In 1915, Ralph WurtThe World’s Largest I Love Lucy mural. Drawings of the last two inmates executed at the prison. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. 18. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 3. In 2014, however, the population increased significantly when Sherry Groom and her husband moved more than 20,000 troll figurines and troll-related memorabilia into a former. Photo: Alexandra Charitan National Postal Museum. The Pan-African flag flies over Black Lives Matter Plaza. at the time, heard of the plan and asked if Taft would accept a donation of an additional 2,000 trees. Tvář v kmeni stromu. The Sex and the City reboot opens with a scene familiar to fans of the original HBO series: Carrie Preston (née Bradshaw) and her friends are waiting for a table at a bright and busy New York City restaurant. The 1983 movie adaptation of The Outsiders, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the classic novel by S. and will always stop for a Muffler Man. The Paluxy River. I love dachshunds in hot dog costumes and things that are bigger or smaller than they should be. In the beginning of 2020, I had been living with my mom in Harlem for six months. Doubtfire face—but their special exhibitions are always top-notch. The maximum number of dogs allowed on any account is three, and membership is non-transferable. Something went wrong. S. Wendie Walker and Alexandra Charitan, knew the love and wisdom of their Grandparents and that Steven was with us long enough to experience the joy of Great Granddaughter, Emma Walker. In the case of fire, it’s easier to ask for permission than for. Over the last year and a half, more than 42 million people in the U. In a 1996 interview with the Cape Ann Sun, Beaudoin described her grand uncle as curious. A large fountain, built in 1858, sits at the north end of the park and on St. Alexandra. Wigwam Motel. I take adventures and too many photos. Fox News Anchor Announces Divorce During Valentine’s Day Segment. The formerly-abandoned main building has been turned into a luxury hotel. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds and anything made from fiberglass or neon. A driver flashes a peace sign. The Blazing Star Cemetery is located in the Rossville neighborhood of Staten Island. This must-do pit stop on the way from Los Angeles to Palm Springs features dozens of dinos (in addition to the two original icons Dinny and Mr. Facebook 0 Twitter LinkedIn 0 Reddit Tumblr Pinterest 0 0 Likes. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. Soldiers and a bloodied Brown. Photo: Alexandra Charitan When the exhibit opens up into a larger space, the pieces really shine with a little breathing room. Oct 7 Gallery Wall Nov 24. Becoming an authority on cheese didn’t happen overnight. Photo: Alexandra Charitan The House on the Rock, Wisconsin. Alexandra Charitan has 334 books on Goodreads, and is currently reading Capital Speculations: Writing and Building Washington, D. The facility is open for tours Thursdays through Sunday, but we were the only ones there on a Friday afternoon. Alexandra. The most popular (and crowded) section is between Grand Canyon Village and the main visitor center. The Ohio State Reformatory is open seven days a week April through October and Thursday through Sunday November through March from 11:00 a. The names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall are listed chronologically, beginning in 1959 and ending in 1975, at the center and highest point of the wall so. Photo: Alexandra Charitan 3. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 2. Drawings of the last two inmates executed at the prison. His impressive collection ranges from the high-tech—K-II EMF meters, proximity meters, and laser grids—to ancient stone pendulums and divining rods. FOLLOW READ BUY Apr 18 Red Hook. The museum is small, but packed and stacked with artifacts (some of questionable authenticity) relating to Louisiana voodoo, a blend of Afro-AmeriThe trailer park is in a pretty remote location, and honestly, I have no clue how you’d ever find it without being told exactly where to look (thanks again Kaylah!Despite its seclusion, the cabins and trailers had much less stuff inside of them than they did a year ago, and everything was significantly more damaged. By Alexandra Charitan The Bonneville Salt Flats. Although Bannerman was a shrewd businessman, he was really a collector at heart. Val-Kill, the only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, was purchased by Eleanor’s husband, Franklin D. Foto – Alexandra Charitan. InSlow Instagram. Alexandra Charitan 1/18/2023. As I rang in the New Year in Brooklyn, I sent a variety of tragically misspelled drunk texts to friends around the country; my words (like me) were barely coherent, but my general feelings about the. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 500 years of history. Luxor Temple is located on the east bank of the Nile, in the Upper Egyptian city Luxor. Harriet Tubman. They lure travelers with their seductive glow, urging them to stop, have a cocktail, eat a spicy footlong, or share a. My sister and I had been planning a roadtrip to Roswell for a few years, and we finally made it happen last month. Baker first visited the park in 2012 while he was researching Muffler Men (the park had four). | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 4. Geraci kept adding to his collection throughout the years, and about 35 of the dinosaurs on display today are Sidwell originals. A sign from the Quartz Mountain Lodge, located about 60 miles southeast from Erick, hangs in Russell’s front yard. S. On July 9, 1978, Nicky Sundt joined a friend—and more than a hundred thousand self-identified feminists including Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, and Bella Abzug—at a march in Washington, D. Warrant out, woman placed on most wanted list. To say that I love Roosevelt Island would be an understatement. HI! I’M ALEXANDRA. At its peak in the ‘60s and ‘70s, Holy Land welcomed 40,000 visitors a year. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan; An open world of art to explore . The best place to see one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur tracks in Texas is at Dinosaur Valley State Park. → HATE IS NOT HOT ←. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 5. The grounds of Hartsdale in bloom. I’M ALEXANDRA. Load More. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Through a friend of a friend, we were connected via Instagram a few years ago, but we recently met up in person for the first time. If your road trip will take you through some of the country’s. She likes things that are bigger or smaller than they should be: novelty architecture, miniature worlds, and anything made from fiberglass or neon. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan. Andrews’ medieval masterpiece, Historic Loveland Castle and Museum (also known as Château Laroche, French for “rock castle”), is located on the banks of the Little Miami River about 25 miles northeast of Cincinnati, Ohio. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan “Well, I wanted both,” Duckworth Smith says, laughing. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 7. The entire town of East Hampton was peaceful, beautiful and picturesque, and the cemetery was no exception. Bloomingdale’s flagship store is located at E 59th Street and Lexington Avenue. Both facts are confirmed on my second visit, when two men pull into the driveway to collect their runaway goat. Goshin (which means “protector of the spirit”), in training since 1948, was created by John Naka, the most famous bonsai. I’M ALEXANDRA. Website. Of the 13 districts in Panem, the post-apocalyptic world of Suzanne Collins’ hugely popular Hunger Games series, District 12 is the smallest and poorest. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. Load More. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 2. Auf seinem Höhepunkt zählte der moderne Krankenhauskomplex, der zwischen 1910 und 1924 erbaut wurde, dreißig Gebäude, in. I’M ALEXANDRA. Alexandra is the features editor at Roadtrippers Magazine. "Luckily, my mom and I were able to take a tour of the private apartment via the New York Adventure Club, and as soon as we walked through her. On December 31, 2013, I was more than happy to say goodbye to a year that had, for many reasons, been both the worst and best of my 28 years thus far. The Derelict Dundas Castle in New York. Portland, Maine, has one attraction that would be equally at home in the Oregon town of the same name: The International Cryptozoology Museum is devoted to cryptids—creatures whose existence is questionable, such as Yetis, lake monsters, and the enigmatic emblem of. Alexandra Charitan is the managing editor of Roadtrippers Magazine. The Blue Whale of Catoosa, Oklahoma. Photo: Alexandra Charitan. 1970 was a historic year for the environmental and anti-war movements; inspired by protests of the 1960s, the first Earth Day was held fifty years ago in April. HI! I’M ALEXANDRA. | Photo: Alexandra Charitan 2. ‘It’ could refer to almost anything upon which the St. She dreams of visiting every state in the U. Feature, Washington DC. John Brown speaking. The rooms are cozy and eclectic—in fact, the scariest thing at the Shanley Hotel might just be the overload of contrasting patterns. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. I love dachshunds in hot dog costumes and things that are bigger or smaller than they should be.