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Tim Stafford

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Tim Stafford is a poet, storyteller, and educator from Lyons, IL. He is the author of the poetry book, "The Patron Saint of Making Curfew" published by Haymarket Books and he writes the travel blog "Second and Below". His work has appeared on HBO Def Poetry Jam and in numerous anthologies. He appears regularly at literature festivals across the US and Europe including the 2010 Zurich Poetry Slam Invitational, 2011 German National Poetry Slam in Hamburg, 2014 Woerdz Festival in Luzern, Switzerland, and the 2015 International Spoken Word Festival in Kiel, Germany.
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Sharp's Island (in foreground) in the James River.

Richmond, Virginia

Sharp's Island

This historic, one-acre island is the only legal place to camp in the city of Richmond.

O. Henry House

Austin, Texas

O. Henry Museum

The former home of one of America's greatest short story writers is home to an annual pun competition.

Cathedral of Junk

Austin, Texas

Cathedral of Junk

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

Ellsworth Kelly's 'Austin'

Austin, Texas

Ellsworth Kelly's 'Austin'

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

Jeremiah the Innocent Frog

Austin, Texas

'Hi, How Are You' Mural

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

A Moonlight Tower at night

Austin, Texas

Austin Moonlight Towers

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

Toy Joy

Austin, Texas

Toy Joy

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

The line in the sand.

San Antonio, Texas

Alamo Line in the Sand

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Alamo cat graves.

San Antonio, Texas

Alamo Cat Graves

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

The Ivy Side

San Antonio, Texas

Rosita's Bridge

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

Mission San Jose

San Antonio, Texas

Mission San Jose

Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.

Antoine’s Restaurant

New Orleans, Louisiana

Antoine’s Restaurant

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

John Chapmnan's gravestone

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Grave of Johnny Appleseed

This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

Magic Town

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Magic Town

Experience life in one of America’s smallest neighborhoods.

Johnson Beach, part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Pensacola, Florida

Johnson Beach

A pristine beach on the Gulf of Mexico with deep ties to Pensacola’s Black community.

The Great American Alligator Museum

New Orleans, Louisiana

The Great American Alligator Museum

Come for the 14-foot-long taxidermy alligator. Stay for the mini costumed gators shooting pool.

Artists of the Wall Painted Bench

Chicago, Illinois

Artists of the Wall Painted Bench

These murals have been brightening a Chicago beach for more than 30 years.

Sheldon Peck's home today.

Lombard, Illinois

Sheldon Peck Homestead

People escaping slavery passed through the oldest house in Lombard, Illinois on their northbound journey to freedom.

Lilacia Park

Lombard, Illinois

Lilacia Park

This botanical garden outside Chicago boasts an array of more than 300 varieties of lilacs.

Depending on the level of rain, the hot springs can be a tranquil watering hole for a relaxing vibe in the forest.

La Fortuna, Costa Rica

La Fortuna Hot Springs

The same water that fills a luxury resort’s pools feeds these free hot springs in the rainforest.

The creek, slowly deepening the Big Ditch

Silver City, New Mexico

The Big Ditch

This small canyon park was once the main street of Silver City—until a flood washed it away.

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

Oak Park, Illinois

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

The first home and studio that belonged to the famous architect.

A mural of Jackie Robinson can be found near Boulevard Saint-Laurent.

Montreal, Québec

Jackie Robinson Mural

This public art pays homage to the baseball legend and civil rights icon and his time in Montreal.

The sign before it was covered in stickers.

Chicago, Illinois

Beginning (and End) of Historic Route 66

A journey begins with a single step, and for many, the road-trip of a lifetime started at this Chicago intersection.

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