I’m thrilled to announce that veteran journalist Rafael Carranza — who grew up and spent the past decade reporting in our home state — has joined our Arizona Luminaria team full time in partnership with the ProPublica Local Reporting Network. Rafael will collaborate with Arizona Luminaria editors as well as ProPublica editors and specialized teams … Read more
Imagine a place where time stands still, and every corner holds a story. Welcome to the Big Chicken Barn Books in Ellsworth, Maine – a treasure trove of nostalgia that’s about to become your new favorite destination. “Books Used & Rare” – a siren song for bibliophiles everywhere. This weathered barn holds more stories than … Read more
Imagine a place where time stands still, yet every corner tells a story. Welcome to the Wiscasset Antiques Mall, a treasure trove of yesteryear nestled in the heart of Maine’s picturesque coastal town. A barn-red beacon of nostalgia! This antique mall looks like it’s been plucked straight from a Norman Rockwell painting, complete with a … Read more
Imagine a place where books stretch as far as the eye can see, housed in a former chicken barn. No, it’s not a bibliophile’s fever dream – it’s the Big Chicken Barn Books in Ellsworth, Maine. “Big Chicken Barn Books” – a siren song for bibliophiles everywhere. This weathered barn holds more stories than a … Read more
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a monkey swinging through the treetops? Well, hold onto your bananas, because Maine’s got just the place for you to unleash your inner primate! Welcome to Monkey C Monkey Do, the adventure park that’ll have you questioning your life choices – in the best way possible. Welcome to … Read more
Ever wondered what it feels like to be a squirrel on steroids? Well, strap on your adventure pants, because Monkey C Monkey Do in Wiscasset, Maine, is about to show you! Welcome to the jungle gym of your dreams! Monkey C Monkey Do’s obstacle courses are like a Tarzan movie come to life, minus the … Read more
Imagine a place where flannel is fashion, sawdust is confetti, and the crowd goes wild for log rolling. Welcome to Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show in Trenton, Maine! Nature’s amphitheater: Where the trees are the audience and the sky is the spotlight. A rustic stage set for lumberjack legends in the making. Photo credit: … Read more
Did you know that one of the world’s most magical stories started in Chicago? The Walt Disney Birthplace is a charming piece of history, showcasing where the legendary animator’s journey began! A slice of Americana with a sprinkle of pixie dust! This charming house holds more magic than meets the eye. Photo credit: Priscy P … Read more
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a lumberjack? Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show in Trenton offers a thrilling glimpse into the world of logging, complete with flying axes and daring feats of strength. Nature’s amphitheater: Where the trees are the audience and the sky is the spotlight. A rustic stage set for lumberjack … Read more
Ever wondered what it’s like to walk in the footsteps of a president? Well, dust off your top hat and polish your pocket watch, because we’re about to take a journey through time at the Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site in Galena, Illinois! A slice of presidential pie! This brick beauty stands tall, … Read more