Travel Oddities

Brett was left alone in the studio this week…. On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett fight through the pollen to visit Stewartstown, PA. Brett had a great interview with Andrew D. Gable, author of The Mystery Animals of Pennsylvania. Andrew has a depth of knowledge about all things strange and spent his youth in Pennsylvania. We discuss Rehmeyer’s Hollow, which may be one of the strangest places we have ever covered on our show. What is Rehmeyer’s Hollow or The Hex Hollow? Who do the Pennsylvania Dutch and witchcraft tie into the legend? What book is Andrew working on now? Stewartstown was originally claimed by both Maryland and Pennsylvania, and this dispute was not settled until the survey of the Mason–Dixon Line in 1767. If you are trying to find this sleepy little town, ask for directions to “the Maryland line” because unless you’re from Stewartstown, you’ve never heard of it. The Turkey Hill Experience is not booze, but a neat look into the inner workings of the culture of Turkey Hill Dairy….you get to milk a mechanical cow. Paesano’s in New Freedom is a pizzeria straight from the old country. We never thought of putting meatballs on a pizza, but this place has and we can’t wait to visit! Stick around for the outtakes….Harley has broken Brett’s muppeteer heart. We are considering changing the Top 5 to the Top 16….for reasons. Andrew Gable Stewartstown, PA Stewartstown, Pennsylvania wiki Visit PA The Turkey Hill Experience Paesano’s Outro Music Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

Harley and Brett finally let Amy out of the dungeon. On this week’s episode, Amy, Brett and Harley get all dolled up for a night on the town in Joppatowne, Maryland. Amy has a lost love connection with author Frank J. Bennett. Frank is a sexy man, but he also had some seriously strange encounters with a creature called the Aberdeen Wildman near Joppatowne. What is the Aberdeen Wildman? Who is the Aberdeen Wildman’s tailor? I’d like to meet his tailor. How hot was Frank Bennett in his teens? Maryland is all about the water and so are we. From nationally acclaimed aquariums to harbor cruises, if you like the ocean, you will LOVE Maryland. Dr. Gloom’s Crypt of Curiosities in the back of Protean Books & Records may be one of the strangest museums we have ever found. Diablo Donuts will fill you with happy feelings. From their crack-like hot cocoa donut to their nitro coffee, you are sure to be in breakfast heaven. How do you break the seal of trust with the paranormal? The Top 5 may just be a plea for Old Bay seasoning to become a Travel Oddities Sponsor…. Joppatowne, Maryland Chamber of Commerce Dr. Glooms Protean Books Diablo Doughnuts Frank J. Bennett Outro Music Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett have to brave the heat to explore a beautiful desert city, Phoenix, AZ. Phoenix is a thriving desert metropolis, the fifth most populous city in the country and is steeped in Native history. We have a great talk with Katie Mullaly and J. Patrick Ohlde about The Museum of Natural History in Phoenix. Katie and Patrick are prolific Paranormal Authors and Investigators. What is Sensory Replication and how does it apply to the field of the paranormal? Does the museum come to life at night? Why would a demon be stuck in a nightstand? Who were the Hohokam people? Where did they go? Should we do a full show? If you are tired of chasing ghosts through priceless historical artifacts, may we suggest Curious Nature? This is a science and natural history emporium with an emphasis on the strange and fantastical….ohhh and you can buy creepy taxidermy stuff. Chino Bandido Takee Outee may have the strangest coolest menu ever. #travelodditiesapproved The Top 5 may contain the secret to enlightenment or we could just be Rick-Rollin’ you. Arizona Museum of Natural History J. Patrick Ohlde Katie Mullaly Phoenix AZ Visit Phoenix Curious Nature Shop Chino Bandido Outro Music Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

One week back from the Ozark Mountains UFO Conference and we are all still a little slap-happy! On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett have to strip off the excess gear to fully explore one of the most scenic areas in all of Ohio, Peebles, OH. This place was apparently built for hikers. With miles of trails, you can hike for days or take an afternoon exploring one of the smaller trails. We have an interview with Ross Hamilton about the Great Serpent Mound and he is smarter than us. We discuss his 12 year exploration of the Serpent Mound and his book The Mystery of the Serpent Mound. What is the origin of the Serpent Mound? What is its astronomical significance? Why was it built here? Who were the Adena people? Is the Serpent Mound a path to enlightenment, a map of the stars, haunted, or an intergalactic Phillips 66? There are events feature drumming, sweat lodges, healing ceremonies, and crystal skulls at the mound. What is Sound Current meditation? If you have already found enlightenment, you can always check out the Cedar Trails Nudist Retreat. It is family orientated and they have loads of activities….we tried to not make it weird….that didn’t work. BK Scoop in West Union may have the coolest menu ever. #travelodditiesapproved The Top 5 is full of icons and lies. Ross Hamilton’s Books Serpent Mound Info Serpent Mound Park Ghost stories around the Serpent Mound Serpent Mound Video Sound Current Meditation Cedar Trails Nudist Retreat Adams County Adams Lake Park Outro Music – Nigthtcore version of Ohio is For Lovers by Hawthorne Heights BK Scoop Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

Amy, Brett, Matt and Harley just got back from the Ozark Mountains UFO conference. More to come on that topic. On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett get to explore the beautiful Ten Lake Township in Minnesota. You can expect that Brett will use his MinneSOOOtah accent. We discuss the Wendigo at Windigo Lake in the Chippewa National Forest. Is the Wendigo a physical being or a spectre? Is it Wendigo or Windigo? We don’t know the answer to these questions, so we brought in an expert. Chad Lewis, prolific author and Legend Tripper and honorary Travel Oddities Crew joins us to discuss this, the creepiest of cryptid/ghost things…. This oddity is spooky, but not as scary as traversing this area in the winter….dunna’ do eh. Chippewa National Forest has twenty-three developed campgrounds, 100 back-country sites, 160 miles of hiking trails, 900 miles of river and three of the largest lakes in the state. Brett REALLY likes travel.. No Episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast would be complete without a place to grab a bite. Minnesota Nice Cafe is a family owned and operated cafe located in Bemidji, with home cooked meals just like Grandma used to make….and apparently Grandma’s specialty is the Beaver Tail Burger. The segment formally known as the Top 5 drove away in a little red corvette. Chad Lewis Outro Music Leeroy Justice website Ten Lake Township Cass Lake Lake Windigo Chippewa National Forest Explore Minnetsota Minnesota Nice Cafe Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett fight the spring snow to explore Abbeville, Alabama, you know….the Yellowhammer State, the “Heart of Dixie” or the “CottonState”. We discuss a creepy haunting, phantom, cryptid or something called Huggin’ Molly. How scary can it be with a name like Huggin’ Molly? This oddity may or may not scare you, but don’t let that keep you from traveling here. The town is like a time-capsule. The Statue of Leroy Brown, the famous fish? Yes we are telling fish stories and ours is bigger than yours. Brett spends some time explaining his theories on hugs and he is offering free hugs from the back of his panel van. So come one, come all… No Episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast would be complete without a place to grab a bite. Huggin’ Molly’s restaurant obviously has been listening to our show. They have the lore and they built a store! If you run into the propriators…..tell them we accept cash or card. The Top 5 was instrumental in the completion of this episode. Specials thanks to Logan for the beautiful feedback and for sharing his story. Huggin’ Molly Huggin’ Molly Restaurant Leroy Brown Abbeville, AL Visit Abbeville Outro Music Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

We visited Cleveland Ohio back in December for an Odd Spot on the A Christmas Story house and Harley and Brett had to return because Cleveland has so much more going on. We start with the curse of Franklin Castle. There are a lot of rumors of death and dismemberment around this 1800s Victorian home. We discuss the history and the ghosts that have apparently moved into the house. Since we are back in town, we couldn’t pass up a short stop to the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magic. This creepy little museum is a must see for a variety of reasons….we think they have the Necronomicon in the back. TableTop Board Game Café seems like it is right up our Diagon Alley. With over a thousand board games and food like their Savory Gravory Waffles…..waffles and sausage gravy….our arteries will be sweating for sure. Brett went rogue with The Top 5, and he broke the whole damn show. Story about the Franklin Castle Cleveland, OH Outro Music Ozark Mountains UFO Conference The Rowdy Beaver More about Cleveland Franklin Castle wiki Buckland Museum Tabletop Boardgame Cafe Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

Yes, we admit it….we were originally biased against Pittsburgh, PN, but we have seen the light! Join us as we explore one of the coolest and livable(?) cities in the country! Pittsburgh is the 63rd-largest city in the U.S, a tech mecca, and a must-see destination. Find out more about one of the “Best Places to Travel. We have a great interview with Bob Cranmer, author of The Demon of Brownsville Road. He shares some truly terrifying details of his twenty years in the infamous Demon House. We have all the inside information on Randyland, a place Anthony Bourdain said is essential for the “Perfect Day in Pittsburgh”. Brett has some deep breakthroughs about his youth in the Catholic Church. Apparently they are perfect for renovating into world class restaurants. We have classed up the Top 5 and the guys at the Project Archivist Show called us with a heart-melting voicemail. Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce City of Pittsburgh Church Brew Works RandyLand Demon of Brownsville Rd Pittsburgh Post Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

Harley has come down from the mountain top and joined Brett for a trip to The Natural State. On this episode we discuss the haunted Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. What happens when you start moving people’s graves? We have a great interview with Linda Howell, author of Haunted Little Rock and Life At Cedar Meadows Farm, is an independent tour guide and owner of the tour company, Haunted Tours of Little Rock. She starred in the national television show A & E Biography, My Ghost Story and assisted Ghost Hunters in acquiring a location for their show, Ghost Friends Forever. In addition to making several appearances on local television, she had a cameo role in the movie, SEEKERS. As location coordinator for the movie, The Trial of David O. Dodd, she was instrumental in acquiring historic locations and props. She is a paranormal researcher, investigator and history advisor to the Arkansas Ghost Catchers. This oddity is spooky, but if you don’t like spooky, then you may want to check out Pinnacle Mountain. No Episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast would be complete without a place to grab a bite, and since we are a travel show, we couldn’t pass up a the All Aboard Restaurant & Grill…they deliver your food to your table via model trains! The Top 5 now with more music. Linda’s Website Little Rock Little Rock Chamber Little Wiki Pinnacle Mountain All Aboard Restaurant & Grill Outro Music Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

All right, Oddballs, this one is a little strange, but Mobile, AL is way cooler than the weather forecasts would lead you to believe. This melting pot of people, flavors, cultures and traditions has much to offer, both traditional and supernatural. Have you ever heard of the wolf-woman of Mobile? Witnesses described the creature as “pretty and hairy,” and “the top half was a woman and the bottom was a wolf.” Lock your doors and bar your windows, this creature is terrifying and more woman than you can handle. While you’re running from the wolf-woman, stop by the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial and take the self guided tour of the USS Alabama, the Korean War Memorial or the Vietnam War memorial. They have a submarine…jest sayin’. With all that running from were-creatures and walking tours of battleships, you might work up an appetite. Might we recommend Wintzell’s Oyster House? This historic landmark on Dauphin Street in has been cooking up grub for over 75 years. We had to wrestle bears to get the Alabama Top 5! Alabama Monsters The Wolf Woman of Mobile AL Wintzell’s Oyster House USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Mobile, AL Mobile Chamber Bowling For Soup – Lil’ Red Riding Hood Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett are loading the van for a trip into the forest in Adirondack Park, in Northville, New York. Brett is self-medicating with probiotics, and that is not the weirdest thing that is happening in this episode. We are investigating the Flying Heads, a cannibalistic monster or spirit from Iroquois and Wyandot mythology. This legend breaks all of the rules, so don’t try to use your movie knowledge to get away from this show. Northville, NY is just one of the towns that is associated with the Adirondack Park, and there is something for everyone here. Its 6 million acres is home to 105 villages and they never lock the gates. This place has an endless selection of breathtaking hiking trails, kayaking, canoeing, breweries, wineries and more. Harley and Brett found another Travel Oddities first, a restaurant that you can float right up to. Float into the Sports Island Pub and Restaurant and have yourself a cheesesteak! The Travel Oddities Top Five is playing shirts versus skins against NY and NY picked skins… Support our newest sponsor, Ecosia.org, for free! Odd Facts about NY Northville Flying Head Wiki Sports Island Pub Adirondacks Outro Music Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett are gearing up for Mardi Gras in the most unique city in America, New Orleans, Louisiana. Harley is a year older and apparently the light is fading fast…you know, because he is 44. We have a great interview with Lyn Gibson, aka The Twisted Southern Horror Queen about Madame Lalaurie and the Lalaurie Mansion. Madame Lalaurie might have been the sickest person alive at the time. New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities – it’s home to a truly unique melting pot of cultures, and we explore some of the more unusual aspects. We found a way to get a real behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans Mardi Gras at Mardi Gras World. Harley and Brett never stop scouring a town until we find something awesome to eat…and we found the fat dude at BigCheezy at Henry’s uptown Bar. This place takes the grilled cheese to a whole new level. The Travel Oddities Top Five is full of music and good times, just like New Orleans, LA. Support our newest sponsor, Ecosia.org, for free! Check out Lyn Gibson’s Work The Twisted Southern Horror Queen show on The Edge Radio New Orleans Online New Orleans Wiki Ecosia.org The Big Cheezy Henry’s Uptown Bar Mardi Gras World The Lalaurie Mansion New Orlean’s Chamber New Orleans News Outro Music The Legion: Ghost Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett get “high” into the mountains to explore one of the most beautiful places in the US, Index, WA. We discuss the The Haunted Bush House. This is not a reference to a haunted marijuana grow house and we do not believe that it is haunted by George W. This oddity is spooky, but don’t let that sway you from this gorgeous wildlife mountains. The views are breathtaking and the outdoorsy fun is dialed up to eleven, and we have a Travel Oddities first with the other activity. No Episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast would be complete without a place to grab a bite, and we found the COOLEST place ever. Don’t miss this restaurant….Jesus is making the chicken! The Top 5 is a little squatchy, but watch what you say or you could end up in the slammer. Steven’s Pass Index, Washington Bush House Inn Whistling Post Louis Xavier – outro song Jay Rae Yarncrafting Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

The whole Travel Oddities team were out investigating this weekend, and although this episode is not a result of this week’s oddity, there are some eerie similarities. On this episode we discuss the Philmont Scout Ranch Gateway in Cimarron, NM. This place is beyond description and you are going to be scared to hell…or at least the way inside. This oddity is spooky but if you don’t have the heart for this level of scary. The Aztec Mill museum in the Cimarron Historic District, might be more to your liking. The collection includes Native American tools, weapons and pottery. The top 5 might be offensive, but you probably wouldn’t understand it if it is.(I do not believe this is a proper sentence) Harley has a great business idea, but we are not sure that it is going to fly with HR. Amy shares a super scary story From The Archives. No Episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast would be complete without a place to grab a bite, and with don’t think you will be pissed about this one. Philmont Scout Ranch Cimarron NM Sangre Chronicle Aztec Grist Mill Museum Cold Beer Outro Music Outro by Wax Audio (Tom Compagnoni) Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook Twitter You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!

Amy can never get enough cemetery action… If you listened to Monday’s show about the spooky activity in the Greenwood Cemetery, then you may be wondering about the people that are buried there. If so, you and Amy will be best friends. If not, then you are normal. More info on Green-Wood More info on Brooklyn Brooklyn Chamber Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes; Google Play Stitcher; You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click Here Share us with your friends – Facebook; Twitter; You can share original art, clips, show ideas, trip reports or writing a blog entry for our page. Just click here. Fill out our survey!