#1 Riordan Mansion was designed by Charles Wittlesey. He also designed the Grand Canyon’s El Tovar Hotel. #2 Brothers Michael and Timothy Riordan built the mansion. They moved from Chicago to help brother Dennis run a lumber company that often employed the majority of the population of up and coming Flagstaff. #3 The Riordan brothers

#1. BQX Get ready for the BQX, or the Brooklyn To Queens Waterfront Streetcar, which Mayor De Blasio unveiled plans for earlier this year. If implemented, the BQX would ferry commuters through the 16 mile stretch from Sunset Park to Astoria, running along the Upper New York Bay and the East River. The proposed project would cost an estimated $2.5 billion and construction

You just left Baton Rouge and are on your way to Lafayatte when suddenly the I-10 begins to change its character considerably. You’re on a bridge and it seems to be going on forever! This is the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. It’s a two lane bridge that has a parallel side where drivers travel the opposite

Every state seems to have somehow passed some very strange laws in their history. They are often outdated and have very little, if anything to do with modern society. However, these laws stay on the books until someone challenges them through a lengthy political process, which in the end may not be worth it. This

Illinois is renowned for its rich history and natural beauty that extends over acres and acres. From the familiar farmland Illinois is known for, or the adventurous state and national parks, there is really something for everyone in Illinois. There are popular products today that were invented or created in the Land of Lincoln. Check

Some weeks you’re feeling motivated and productive, and other weeks, well, it just isn’t happening. If this week is feeling more like the latter for you, take a minute to enjoy these ten beautiful photographs from Hawaii. What better place to dream about escaping to than this island paradise? #1 If a sandy beach is

Petrified Forest National Park is just one among many of the national parks and monuments that Arizona has to offer. It’s undoubtedly one of the coolest! Here’s are some facts you might not know. #1 The Petrified Forest has been a national monument since 1906, but didn’t become a national park until 1962. Encompassing 170

#1 This year will be the 129th anniversary of the Prescott Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo! In case we aren’t making ourselves clear, this is a pretty big deal! They’ve been putting this shindig on since 1888, when rodeos were still called “Cowboy Contests.” In fact, the word rodeo, derived from the spanish “to round

#1 Check out the beautiful Wai’opae Tidepools!  Have you heard of them before? Even if you have, here’s a tip! If you want to sound like a local, call them the Kapoho Tidepools. They were originally named after the surrounding community! If you’re looking for an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse ocean life, you’ve

Snoqualmie Falls in Washington State is a very beautiful and famous natural waterfall. It is one of Washington’s most famous tourist attractions, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors every year! There are two reasons these falls are so attractive to tourists, they’re simply gorgeous and they were the location for the very popular cult TV

The photography showcased in this list are reason alone to visit all parts of Illinois. From fast moving Chicago to the slow moving Illinois River, there are endless destinations that offer memorable views of Illinois. When planning your next trip, consider taking a road trip to any of the destinations on this list for some

Ah the food industry, when we’re not in the mood to prepare ourselves a meal and deal with dishes, you’re there for us. In fact, restaurants in general have been there for us since 1765. These North Carolina restaurants may not date quite so far back, but you’re sure to be surprised by their history

If you don’t already have a favorite cactus… you’re about to! #1. The Saguaro Cactus is only found in the Sonoran Desert. This one is about 30 feet tall. They aren’t exactly what you’d call dainty… #2 They’re the largest cactus in the United States! They can eventually grow to be between 40 and 60

Over the years, Arizona has had it’s fair share of eclectic laws. From funny, to dumb, to absolutely absurd, read on to see 10 of Arizona’s most interesting past and present laws! #1 You aren’t allowed to hunt camels. Okay, so back in the day, there were camels in Arizona. These days, if you see

#1 If you’ve heard of Chloride before, it’s probably because of their junk art. How it happened we don’t really know, but Chloride became the poster child for “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Since the desert environment doesn’t allow for perfectly groomed lawns of grass and flowers, the people of Chloride resorted to