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The Strange World of the Abita Mystery House
A giant alligator, a skeleton inside a UFO, and a collection called Mannie’s Band Box all occupy the same roadside attraction in Louisiana. That should tell you almost everything you need to know about this odd roadside attraction. Almost. Located in Abita Springs, the attraction also goes by the name UCM Museum. It holds…
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Colorful Texas Adventure With Riven at Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac Ranch rises out of a Texas field like a row of cars that took a wrong turn and never recovered. Riven and I stopped while traveling through the Amarillo area. The day was cool and windy, and going during the week helped us avoid a large crowd. From a distance, the Cadillacs looked…
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Breathtaking Views on the Rio Grande Trail
My first visit to Seminole Canyon in Texas left one part of the park unexplored. When I returned in January 2026, I chose the Rio Grande Trail because I wanted to follow the landscape all the way to the river. The trail crosses miles of open desert before reaching the place where Seminole Canyon…
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The Dwarf Car Museum in Maricopa, Arizona
The first thing you need to know about the Dwarf Car Museum is that these are not oversized model cars. They are handcrafted, scaled-down automobiles with working engines, detailed interiors, chrome, headlights, and enough personality to fill a full-size garage. You can find this museum outside Maricopa, Arizona, where desert roads lead to a…