Some of the towns in Illinois with the absolute strangest names also happen to have some of the smallest populations in the state. Hidden in plain sight among these tiny towns remains some names that are creative, obvious or even wacky. Although some of these towns might not be too interesting at first glance, if

#1 Casa Grande has been around since about 1350 C.E. Archaeologists believe that ancient Sonoran Desert people are the ones who should receive credit for building Casa Grande. Aside from building Casa Grande, these innovative people also developed wide scale irrigation farming and maintained expensive trade connections. These ancient people thrived for about 1000 years,

All across the world, there are locations that claim to have the coolest place to spend a night. But did you know that the coolest place to stay a night can actually be found right here in Arizona? #1 The Grand Canyon Caverns have the coolest room we’ve ever seen! Or, well, haven’t seen… at least

#1 Lyman Lake State Park encompasses 1,200 acres! The elevation is about 6, 000 feet. #2 The park hugs the shore of a 1,500 acre reservoir. The reservoir was created by blocking off the Little Colorado River. Melting snow from Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain — the second and third highest mountains in Arizona! — feeds

Storms can be scary! But if you’re safely tucked away inside, they can also be beautiful. Check out these stunning lightning strikes over Arizona! #1 This is Watson Lake near Prescott, Arizona. Isn’t that single bolt of lightning *striking*? #2 Here’s Sierra Vista going double or nothing. Twice as captivating! #3 This splintering bolt is