Category: Off the beaten path


Skiing the Backwoods
Learn about the art of skiing backcountry (& explore the oldest spot in the lower 48 United States for helicopter drop-offs).
Off the beaten path


Never Trust A Shortcut
This is a tale of big dreams, false promises, and a last hope of the Lost 49ers.
Off the beaten path


The Sovereign of Sundaes
An ice cream shop that serves up the royal treatment.
Off-Centered Adventures

A Museum for the Mundane
Offering the unique experience of diving into the history of the industrialized northern counties of England, this museum is anything but standard.
Off the beaten path

The Semi-Recognized Center of the World
Welcome to Felicity, California — a tourist economy in a town of two, at the (semi-officially recognized) Center of the World.
Off the beaten path

Cryptic Coastal Communication
The KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station still stands, saved by its historic legacy, a few highly dedicated volunteers… and a whole lotta luck.
History Lesson

Exploring Otherwhere in Uzbekistan With David Axelrod
Guest writer David Axelrod shares his experience traveling through Uzbekistan during the pandemic.
Adventurer Stories


Not Your Typical Winter Wonderland
This illusion of a winter wonderland is located within the hot deserts of New Mexico.
Down the Rabbit Hole

The Birth Of The Burger
Who invented the Hamburger? A simple question that is actually a bit of a pickle to answer.
Off the beaten path

The Southernmost Library
Thanks to atmospheric scientist Dr. Russell Schnell, the world can now claim to have Little Free Libraries on all seven continents.
Off the beaten path

The Jovial Isle Of Iceland
Only six residents inhabit an island named the best in the whole world.
Off the beaten path


Floating Fishermen
These humble seafaring shacks are all that's left of a once booming fishing industry.
Off the beaten path

The Land Of Lighthouses
Twenty-seven mini lighthouses can be found on Lake Havasu.
Off the beaten path

A Pocket-Sized Post Office
The post office, located along the U.S. Route 41, is in fact, the smallest full-service post office in the United States.
On the Road

The Petite Parish
The self-proclaimed Guinness World Record holder for "Smallest Chapel in the World" is contested only by the Guinness World Record Organization itself.
Architectural Wonders

From Siberia With Love
Antarctica is home to seven houses of worship - one made a long journey to serve parishioners at the at the bottom of the world.
Off the beaten path

Celebrating A Chic Shetland Shelter
Cold and unforgiving Shetland weather inspired a young schoolboy to write the local paper to build a new bus shelter for him and his classmates, but it ended up becoming more than a bus stop.
Quality Quirks

The Landmark That Can’t Be Saved
A navigational structure whose fate is left in Mother Nature's hands.
Off the beaten path

Post Office at the End of the World
The absolute last stop in the Americas before continuing on toward Antarctica.
Off the beaten path

An Inn For Alien Aficionados
Located in the closest town to Area 51, this roadside inn invites travelers to enjoy food, lodging, and all things UFO.
Not your typical b&b