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Crowley Lake Columns: Strange Formations on the East Side of the Lake

Last Modified: May 3, 2020

The Crowley Lake Columns are a mysterious site that many people pass by along Highway 395. These natural columns are not easy to get to, but they are rewarding for any adventurer who makes their way out there to see them. Here is the information if you want to check it out. Note that the water […]

Filed Under: Central California, Natural Wonders, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: Mammoth Lakes, Mono County

Birthplace of A&W Root Beer in Lodi

Last Modified: May 2, 2020

Before becoming a wine town, Lodi’s claim to fame was being the birthplace of A&W Root Beer. While nothing is left of the original building, there is a lot of fun memorabilia you can see in Lodi relating to this famous American establishment. Here is all the information so you can check it out yourself. Details […]

Filed Under: Historical Structures, Northern California, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: Lodi, San Joaquin County

OUE Skyspace: Glass Slide & Open Air Observation Deck in Los Angeles

Last Modified: January 14, 2020

Disclosure: This experience was provided free of charge; all opinions are my own. Much like Chicago and New York before it, Los Angeles now has its very own tall observation deck so you can experience the city from above. The deck is 70 floors up, and it provides unparalleled views of Los Angeles and the area […]

Filed Under: Adventures, Events, Southern California, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Ladder Canyon & Big Painted Canyon in Mecca

Last Modified: April 29, 2020

I am always searching for unique new hikes to do in Southern California, especially those with something different than you would expect to see. So when I heard about Ladder Canyon (yes, I was very late to the game on this one), I quickly set a time to hike it with Chris from the Last Adventurer. […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Southern California, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: Mecca, Riverside County

Iron Zoo in Coalinga: Animals Painted on Oil Pumps

Last Modified: April 27, 2020

I initially heard about the Iron Zoo on this site, which has a lot of great information on the strange spots all over the USA. On a recent road trip down Highway 5, I decided to stop and see what it was like for myself. While this area is nowhere near what I am sure […]

Filed Under: Central California, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: Coalinga, Fresno County

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