I’m seeing “The Odyssey” on Thursday—its opening night—and I’m very, very excited. I love the framework of the hero’s journey, wherein an epic quest transforms the protagonist completely. I have yet to have my own hero’s journey,but hey, maybe one day...
Gros Michel bananas were the standard across the United States from 1870, when they sold for $2 a bunch in Jersey City, until the late 1950s, when the ruinous fungus Panama disease all but wiped them out. Intrigued by the Gros Michel’s robust reputation, writer Natasha Frost embarked on a journey across New York City in hopes of getting a taste of the now-ultra-rare fruit.
This 31-mile-long route through Humboldt Redwoods State Park lets drivers take in some of the country’s oldest and tallest trees. Along the way, you can spot such famous redwood landmarks as the “Drive-Thru Tree” and the nearly 1,000-year-old “Immortal Tree.”
Pennsylvania is home to historic landmarks, unusual attractions, and lesser-known stories waiting to be discovered. This collection highlights places that offer a deeper, more distinctive look at the state, from roadside curiosities to hidden history.
