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Unique American Excursions

A travel journal to Atlanta by KDKerr

Quote: Let's face it, when it comes to a comparison of historical and cultural significance, Europe is always going to best the good ole US of A. After all, Europeans are responsible for most of our ancestral heritage anyhow. But, America's collection of natural wonders like the coastal redwoods, bizarre roadside attractions such as Carhenge, and small town festivals like Circleville's Pumpkin Show just can't be replicated anywhere else in the world. This journal highlights the unique places and events that I have personally visited or that have sparked my interest. It's my homage to those who willingly wander the under-beaten path, march to the beat of a different drummer boy, or submit to the commands of the strange voices in their head. To quote Don King, these are things that can be seen "Only in America."
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Unique American Excursions Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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Click on over to the Roadside America site for 6,000+ listings of unusual tourist attractions. Discover little known places like Newark, Ohio, home of the world's largest basket, hand-woven from hardwood maple and embellished with giant fake apples. It serves as the seven-story edifice of the Longaberger Basket Company's corporate headquarters. Please direct your browser to the America's Best and Top Ten site for lists of the Most Unusual Places to Spend the Night, Best College Sports Towns, Top Ten Treehouse Rentals, and much more. How else would you know to drive out of ...Read More

Tree Climbers International Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Tree Climbing International (TCI)"

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There are many places to go hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, etc., but I only know of one place where you can learn to climb 75-foot-tall trees. TCI offers a range of courses (listed below) for the beginner through the expert. I read about this place in an article that appeared in The New Yorker, and I hope to take the beginner's climb course before the end of 2005. Check the site for directions, costs, and course calendar. Beginner's Climb This course is for people with no tree-climbing skills, and all of the necessary equipment is supplied. Group climbing events can also be arranged on days when the Beginner's Climb course isn’t scheduled. Basic Tree Climbing...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 6, 2005

Tree Climbers International
628 West College Ave
Decatur, Georgia 30030
+1 404 377 3150

Crab Island Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Crab Island - Destin, FL"

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While Miami is the biggest draw for Florida tourism, my absolute favorite beach town is the lesser-known Destin. Destin is along the panhandle, Gulf-side of Florida, and is often referred to as the Emerald Coast or Redneck Riviera. The weather may be somewhat erratic, as Destin can experience a torrential downpour or cloudless skies within the space of ten streets. However, when the sun is shining, the white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water is entrancing. Just below the Destin bridge, you will find an armada of 10 to 200 boats, all anchored within a central location. The collection of watercraft will remind you of a parking lot during a busy shopping day at the mall. This i...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 9, 2005

Crab Island
North Side of the Destin Bridge
Atlanta, Georgia