There once stood a small mansion in Slate Shoals, Texas. Built among the slate hills that the town is named after, the Slate Shoals Mansion saw many families come and go before the house was destroyed. Updated 2/11/2020 – In the early 2000’s a fire burned the house to the ground. Only a few chimneys […]
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Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? If so, then you already know this: It’s important to leave as little trace of your presence as possible. Minimizing our impact on the environment keeps the eco-system healthy and allows us to continue enjoying it for years to come. As well as making sure future generations can enjoy it just as much. One small […]
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Established in 1855, the Manzanita Cemetery is the oldest burial ground in Placer County. Located in Lincoln, California, a strange legend has developed around the cemetery It is said that during the late 1800s, Lincoln was the site of a large wildfire. The Untouched Burial Grounds of Lincoln Updated 2/11/2020 – This wildfire supposedly wiped […]
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When news spread across the nation that gold was being discovered in California, thousands of adventurers, businessmen and families began to make the great trek. Texans began their journey on the San Antonio-El Paso road, but it became quite clear that this road was often unsafe for civilians. Thus, Fort Davis was constructed in what […]
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Every couple years there’s a storm that is on the verge of making history. For people with Astraphobia, the crippling fear of storms, it seems that every storm is on the brink of destroying everything and everyone they love. Fifty-four year old Nancy (Name changed for privacy), a resident of Ormond Beach, has always been […]
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Many spirits are claimed to be in El Paso, Texas. It seems that if one person has an odd encounter, word spreads like wildfire, and the place, from that point on, is considered incredibly haunted. But there are some other places where hauntings just can’t be denied. Updated 2/11/2020 – One of those said places […]
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Discover the joy of lightweight hiking boots. Photo: laura bell/flickr Calling all adventurous women! Your hiking boots weighing you down (literally)? Well if the weather is just right you need to discover the magic that is lightweight hiking boots. But if you don’t know where to even start, we’ve got you covered because we have tried and tested […]
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Oroville, a lake located in Butte County, California, is often frequented by young adults, looking for a cheap and easy way to spend a day with friends by the water. Updated 2/11/2020 – Megan (Names have been changed for privacy), a nearby high school student, had just received her license and decided to surprise her […]
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While many people flock to Florida to enjoy their white, sandy beaches, there is no denying that the sunshine state has many lush parks scattered throughout the state. Updated 2/10/2020 – One of those parks is the Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park in Keystone Heights. Gold Head consists of over two thousand acres […]
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While the San Miguel Lignite Mine in Christine, Texas isn’t that old as far as mines go, it has recently developed a rather notorious reputation. According to local rumors, two teenaged boys decided to break into the mine a few years ago. As they explored, they began to discuss a pretty girl at school. Murder […]
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