Abigail Cox

The places that make New Mexico’s pizza scene interesting are rarely the ones shouting for attention. They are…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 11

Some parks announce themselves with giant crowds and glossy brochures. Kingdom Come State Park does the opposite, then…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 11

Some roadside seafood spots ask for your attention. Taste of Maine takes it with a giant lobster on…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 11

Retirement in Oregon does not have to mean choosing between affordability and a place you actually enjoy living.…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 11

Some Los Angeles food landmarks survive on nostalgia alone. Philippe The Original keeps drawing crowds because the whole…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 11

Some Utah towns have a way of turning “Are we there yet?” into “Can we stay a little…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 11

A thrift store can promise bargains all day long, but Outfitters Thrift Store in Manchester is the kind…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 11

A paved walk through rugged Ozark terrain does not usually end at a natural water playground, but that…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 11

Some museums display history behind glass. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum tells it like a mystery unfolding…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 10

Nevada bargain hunting gets interesting fast when you know where the biggest swap meets and flea markets are…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 10

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is easy to underestimate until you realize how much ground it actually covers.…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 10

The rhythm changes the moment the ferry pulls away from the dock. Roads get shorter, harbors become the…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 10

A lot of famous Honolulu food spots get polished into postcard versions of themselves. Rainbow Drive-In does not…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 10

The line at Victor Emporium usually tells the story before the menu does. Travelers, locals, and road-trippers all…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 10

Some New York trails leave you with a great view. Others leave you wondering who once stood in…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 10

A crowded parking lot in Alaska usually means one thing: somebody inside is doing something very right. The…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 9

A mermaid museum in coastal Washington sounds like the setup for a quirky roadside stop, but the International…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 9

The first lap at Central Arkansas Karting Complex usually answers the question pretty quickly: this is not your…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 9

The best Idaho steakhouses do not waste much energy on flashy introductions. You pull into town hungry, spot…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 9

Gluten-free shoppers know the routine: lower your expectations, take a bite, and hope for the best. Chrisolyn’s Gluten…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 9

Colorado has a habit of hiding its best surprises just beyond the places everyone already knows. Take a…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 9

Most record stores ask you to browse. Record Archive practically dares you to explore. Tucked on Rockwood Street…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 9

A quiet road in La Porte leads to one of Indiana’s strangest landscapes: a bog born from retreating…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 9

A bubbling pot of stew hits the table, somebody nearby is flipping sizzling meat across a grill, and…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 1

In some Vermont towns, the most ambitious plan for the day is simply deciding which road to take…

By Abigail Cox · Jun 1

Dillingham feels less like a tourist destination and more like a place that exists entirely on its own…

By Abigail Cox · May 31

People tend to picture Iowa as one long stretch of highway and farmland right up until the state…

By Abigail Cox · May 31

South Bethany feels like the version of a beach town many people thought had disappeared years ago. No…

By Abigail Cox · May 31

At some Maryland diners, the waitress already knows the order before the menu even opens. Coffee lands fast,…

By Abigail Cox · May 31