Angel’s Flight: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Los Angeles Let’s head into a city packed to the brim with history—one of my favorite cities, Los Angeles. Right in the heart of downtown L.A. lies a beautiful gem that dates back to 1901. Due to the city’s growth, it has become wedged between […]
The Old Plank Road: The Original Route 80 In the early 20th century, a stagecoach road was constructed, and by October 1912, the plank road was completed. It was built through the Imperial Valley dunes, allowing travelers to reach Yuma, Arizona, from the north. The plank road was made of wooden planks tied together to
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1883-1966 Robert Grant Fowler: The First to Cross the U.S. by Air Robert Grant Fowler was the first person to travel across the United States by air, from the West Coast to the East Coast. On October 25, 1911, Robert Grant Fowler became the first pioneer aviator to land in Arizona. He touched down in
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Yes please! Ladies and gentlemen! I give you the original location where it all started: where risks were taken, and a dream became real. In the hot, burning desert, a stand-alone food stand transformed into DEL TACO. To be exact, Casa Del Taco. In 1954, Air Force veteran Ed Hackbarth began managing Bell’s Hot Dog in
Now, let’s head north to the desert and check out a very special place. We will find here a roadside attraction most people haven’t heard of- a very special memorial garden for the victims of the Chinese Communist Party. When traveling on highway 15 between California and Las Vegas, there will be unusual site of
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Welcome Everyone Laguna beach! Located in Orange County, California. Laguna was founded in 1887 as Lagonas and was renamed Laguna Beach in 1904. This beautiful city has some of the most picturesque beaches in the state, with boasting scenic hiking trails, lively summer art festivals, and beautiful coves. One such cove is Victoria beach, which
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Welcome to the Quirky Voyager! My name is Kate, and I’ll the brains behind these adventures. It might seem like a small tour or a secret mission, either way, it’s going to be a fun time! I’ll be your guide, boat captain, ski instructor, airplane pilot, cameraman, and your taste tester. So come join me
