Festival of Perpetual Life and Rebirth.

Annual convention held by the largest pyrotechnic community in the world.

No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.

The oldest house in Galena, Illinois, now is a reminder of when this city was the world's lead mining capital.

This remote island in Iowa was abandoned after being devastated by flood.

A theme park attraction designed to turn your children into LARPers.

Former hotel turned into haunted playground.

One of the last surviving C-97s sits in a field in front of a Wisconsin inn.

This family driveway also serves as the highest point in Illinois.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

This long unused shot tower on the Mississippi remains a point of pride for a small city in Iowa.