I crept into San Xavier del Bac Mission’s almost-empty parking lot and rolled toward a makeshift taco stand, which wasn’t much more than a couple of giant soup pots, a cooler, and a hand-painted plywood sign under a white oak ramada. “Five dollars,” the woman at the metal cash box said, as she handed me […]| Fifty Grande
It was Friday, the first day of the 25th annual Black Forest Star Party (BFSP), and all anyone could talk about was the weather. As with any outdoor-related activity, a star party is at the whim of Mother Nature, and the forecast was bleak: while the afternoon skies were blue and it was bright, it’s […] The post What It’s Like: Stargazing at Black Forest Star Party appeared first on Fifty Grande.| Fifty Grande
Here are the best songs about each state courtesy of Chuck Berry, Tupac, Ella Fitzgerald, Led Zeppelin and dozens more.| Fifty Grande
There is one day a year when, anywhere in New York City, without rhyme or reason, your subway car could be boarded by one or 100 inebriated Santas. This year’s SantaCon happened this past Saturday, much to the ongoing dismay of all New Yorkers. On a small makeshift stage at 40th and Broadway in Midtown […] The post SantaCon’s Chaotic Charity Mission appeared first on Fifty Grande.| Fifty Grande
Tulsa, Okla., doesn’t seem like an obvious location for the Bob Dylan Center, a museum for a Minnesota-raised artist and who first found fame in New York City’s 1960s folk scene. But, much like listening to Dylan’s music, the more time I spent at the wonderful new Dylan museum, the more I understood the reasoning […] The post A Tour of Tulsa’s Dylan and Guthrie Museums appeared first on Fifty Grande.| Fifty Grande
Imagine cruising down a highway, the open road stretched out before you. Suddenly, a 55ot-tall green man dressed in a leafy toga suddenly appears on the horizon. Or perhaps it’s a house shaped like a giant shoe, a massive fiberglass igloo, or 4,000-pound bug. Across the United States, roadsides are sprinkled with attractions that are […] The post 50 States, 50 Weirdest Roadside Attractions appeared first on Fifty Grande.| Fifty Grande
As great as it can be, Thanksgiving can also be a struggle. If you’re hosting, you’ve got your hands full juggling times and temperatures. If you’re a guest, you need to come prepared with whatever side dish and/or beverage you’ve been assigned and — this is the really important part — not start an argument. […] The post Thanksgiving Day Movies For Everyone appeared first on Fifty Grande.| Fifty Grande
While it’s not the nonstop travel extravaganza of summer, fall has its own reasons to get out and explore. There are football games, of course, but also fall colors, apple picking, and shoulder season retreats that are both cheaper and less crowded than they are in the summer. There’s also a cool new crop of […] The post Our Favorite Hotels That Opened This Fall appeared first on Fifty Grande.| Fifty Grande
Ever dreamt of stepping into a real-life Dr. Seuss book? Welcome to Arches National Park, nestled in the heart of Utah’s red-rock country, where over 2,000 natural stone arches, soaring pinnacles, and balancing rocks create a geological wonderland. Arches National Park isn’t just a feast for grown-up eyes; it’s a natural playground tailor-made for little […] The post Visiting Arches National Park With Kids appeared first on Fifty Grande.| Fifty Grande
You’re going to Yosemite National Park and you’ve heard you should check out the waterfalls. Beyond that, you have no plan? We got you. Here’s what you need to know to take in all of Yosemite’s majestic, high-cascading waterfalls. The short version: Spring time, after the snow melts, is the best time to take in […] The post Yosemite Waterfalls – Planning Your Trip to Yosemite appeared first on Fifty Grande.| Fifty Grande
If you haven’t heard, ghost tours are in. Haunted attractions generate an estimated $300 million dollars annually, and unsurprisingly, fall is their boom time.| Fifty Grande
