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Standing around 325 feet tall from peak to base, Chimney Rock looms like a lighthouse on the Great Plains—and had a starring role in a popular video game.

Mark Mancini




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I scream, you scream, we all scream for … horse flesh ice cream? Okay, so maybe “we all" don’t. But some people do. A lot of people, in fact. Lobster, foie gras, and ghost pepper, too.

Jennifer M Wood


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Here's what Airbnb hosts had to share about their experiences, from guest horror stories to the lifelong friendships they formed.

Michele Debczak