travel oregon
Animating Oregon
An ad campaign from Travel Oregon takes you on a fantastic voyage through the state.
Articles by Elizabeth Horkley
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travel oregon
Explore the Magic of Oregon in This Interactive Map
From glacier-topped mountains to a quirky cultural capital, illustrators bring Oregon to life with colorful effects.
travelnevada
Explore a Bustling Nevada 'Ghost Town'
History comes alive in Virginia City.
taste washington
Why Washington State’s Wine Scene Has Become So Experimental
Conditions there are ripe for trying out new techniques.
film
An Auditorium Transforms Into a Movie Palace for a Salute to Philadelphia Film
Atlas Obscura and Chase Sapphire® teamed up to create an event that made the case for Philly as the ultimate artistic muse.
5 Familiar Items That Couldn’t Be Destroyed
Extraordinary survival stories of ordinary objects.
Tracking the History of New York's Public Transportation in Comics
A new exhibit at the New York Transit Museum explores mass transit's influence on graphic novels and comics.
An Electrifying Experience in Los Angeles's Flektro Studios
Renowned neon artist Michael Flechtner opened the doors of his studio to Atlas Obscura and Chase Sapphire® cardmembers.
A Journey Through Time on the New York Subway System
Atlas Obscura and Chase Sapphire® took cardmembers on an exclusive trip aboard the MTA's historic trains.
On the Trail of Chicago's Famous Movie Locations
A scavenger hunt shined a spotlight on Chicago's role in film history.
ecuador
A Day in the Life of a Galápagos Guide
Luis Yanez walks us through a day of tortoise traffic and blue-footed boobies.
5 Must-Try Dishes for Colombia-Bound Travelers
Internationally recognized chef Leonor Espinosa shares her picks.
Meet a Baker Giving Life to Día de los Muertos Celebrations
Oliverio Xicotencatl offers a glimpse at the busiest time of the year at his bakery.
A Rare Peek Inside Los Angeles's Secret Japanese Cultural Village
A collector's Japanese paradise exists in an inconspicuous downtown loft.
czechtourism
The Birth and Rebirth of Functionalism in the Czech Republic
The global design phenomenon left a unique and lasting legacy in the country.
Exploring the Ruins of Bannerman Castle
A select group of individuals took a voyage to the often-seen but seldom-visited ruins of Bannerman Castle.
czechtourism
How Prague Nearly Lost Kafka’s Legacy
It took a headstrong friend and decades of cultural change before the city embraced its hometown hero.
How New York City Became the Oyster Capital of the World
For a few brief generations, at least.
explore asheville
How a Nature Lover Spends 3 Obscure Days in Asheville
Field biologist Josh Kelly shares his perfect long weekend in the verdant North Carolina city.
travelnevada
We Asked Nevada Insiders to Share Their Best Hometown Stories
Answers included ghostly encounters, unforgettable hikes, and Bing Crosby.
travelnevada
5 Amazing State Parks That Las Vegas Visitors Often Miss
Each one is unique, though they share a common locale.
olukai
The 800-Year-Old Fishpond That’s Still Feeding Hawai‘i
How an O‘ahu community came together to rebuild a fishpond, and revive a traditional farming practice.
olukai
The Canoe That Changed Hawai‘i
How Hōkūleʻa and its amazing voyage across the Pacific helped kickstart a Hawaiian cultural renaissance.
A Weekend in The Woolworth Building with a Collection of Rare Manuscripts
Atlas Obscura partnered with Sotheby's to create a four-night NYC event showcasing extraordinary maps, letters, ephemera and more up for auction.
