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Olivia Richman is a full time esports writer who also loves writing about RV destinations, parks, and technology. There's always exciting places to discover all around the United States, and interesting people to meet. Olivia loves to travel, try new foods, and get lost in a good book.The Buzz visits an unusual, yet exhilarating business in Las Vegas, led by Owner & Founder Ed Mumm. Dig This provides an experience that helps people forget their lives for a brief moment and regain their sense of confidence, accomplishment, and adventure. In addition, men and women from all over the world come to Dig This for the Aggression Session, where participants crush, rip, and beat up stripped cars with an excavator.
The Norfolk Botanical Garden in Norfolk, VA has two well-lit events sure to please this holiday season. The Dominion Energy Million Bulb Walk is a one-mile holiday display available nightly through Dec. 15th; or from December 16-31st, you can drive through the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. each evening.
The Dali Museum showcases an unparalleled collection of the surrealist Salvador Dali's work in St. Petersburg, FL. “In addition to exploring the artists’ shared themes and divergent artistic approaches through essential works,” explained Bell, “visitors are invited to contemplate and photograph the show’s unique interactive spaces.
The Buzz attempts to reveal the skepticism in the eerie Pythian Castle in Springfield, MO. Despite its foreboding outside appearance and eerie indoor corridors, the historic building is not a frightening experience, said owner Tamara Finocchiaro. Finocchiaro purchased the castle and now offers ghost tours and hosts paranormal investigations.
The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) in Seattle is run by Dick and Colleen Wagner, who speak with The Buzz to show us their operations and origins. Through a collection of unique boats, an exhibit on boat designs, and boat building workshops, the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) is an interactive look at a pastime that shaped Seattle's maritime culture.
Paranormal investigator Tom D'Agostino invites Halloween goers to his “Dining with the Dead” tour held at the end of October. While D'Agostino hosts these spooky suppers at a variety of haunted happenings all over New England, there's one location in particular that he comes back to more than others (and has the most dates set for fall): The Tavern on Main in Chepachet, Rhode Island.
The Old State House Museum is a beacon of historical knowledge about Arkansas' politics, arts, culture and film. Recently reworked, the "First Ladies of Arkansas: Women of their Times" exhibit is important because it tells the story of these women who had a great impact on Arkansas. There are 28 elegant inaugural gowns in the collection, the oldest one being from 1901.
The Buzz interviews Shooting Star RV Resort co-owner Michelle Levandoski to uncover the allure of her RV park, which offers a vintage drive-in theater experience. Shooting Star also offers vintage Airstream reservations. Levandowski and her partner Troy Wittunsen opened the Shooting Star RV Resort in 2014, inspired by their love of peace and quiet away from the city's crowded streets.
There is nothing more peaceful than walking through a labyrinth of lavender plants. Cherry Point Farm is one of the oldest operating farms in Shelby, Michigan. With the soothing scent of lavender wafting through the air, there's no beginning. No ending. No dead ends. At the Cherry Point Farm's labyrinth you simply walk. Cherry Point also has a market on site with fresh fruit, fish boils, desserts and more.
Hundreds of people visit the Congress Avenue bridge during Austin summer and fall nights to watch the largest urban bat colony in the world take flight. According to Bat Conservation International (BCI), the Austin bats eat about 10,000 to 20,000 pounds of insects on their nightly flights. The large crowds that form around the bridge each evening are exciting for BCI, who enjoy coming out and talking to people about the bats. While the bats fly out most evenings, check out BCI's weekly weather and viewing times here.