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Goonies in the Boonies

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Astoria, Oregon is not only “the former canning capital of the world” but also has a claim to fame as a movie location for many scenes in the 80′s kid adventure film The Goonies. Now Astoria is looking to cement its place in pop culture history by hosting a 4-day festival commemorating the 25th anniversary of this tale of treacherous, trap-infested treasure hunting.

Gibsonton, FL: Getting the Boot

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Gibsonton, Florida may soon be home to one massive marble boot, which is being created to honor the memory of a beloved character in the town’s history: 8-foot 4-inch giant Al Tomaini, who, with his petite and legless wife Jeanie, founded the famous freak-and-fishing-friendly resort Giant’s Camp.

Let’s Go Day Glow (Part 2)

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Now that we’ve absorbed a bit about the science behind fluorescence, let’s see how black lights and glow-in-the-dark effects add psychedelic pageantry to many leisuretime activities. Eerie day-glo exoticism is a popular feature at haunted houses, mystery spots, and classic amusement park “dark rides” (many of which have undergone klutzy re-branding, Kennywood’s “Garfield’s Nightmare” being [...]

Down Towns: Gary, Indiana as Tourist Mecca

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Gary, Indiana is unlikely to make anyone’s list of the world’s most idyllic vacation spots. But two enterprising Chicago entrepreneurs have convinced scores of music-loving tourists to undertake a four-hour peek at the bleak by booking a spot on their King of Pop Hometown Tour.

Tip O’ The Hat ‘N’ Boots

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

overs of down home colossal kitsch are kicking up their heels upon receiving news that the restoration of Seattle’s iconic Hat ‘n’ Boots is nearing completion. The well-loved, once derelict Western Wear trio is all spruced up and ready to serve as the centerpiece of Oxbow Park in suburban Georgetown.

Nude For Thought

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

We’re constantly coming across reports of public protest over nude statuary. Townships are always abuzz over art au natural. Three recent undressed uproars demonstrate that demands for modesty are often directed at the least sexy of sculptures. No Longer Controversial: David, Sioux Falls, SD. Take “Journey To The New” in Delray Beach, Florida. This serious [...]

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