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HowStuffWorks heads to Historic Banning Mills, the world's largest zip line canopy park, to learn the science behind how zip line courses speed through the trees.

HowStuffWorks headed to the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee for some exploring and discovery in a new 2018 Chevy Traverse.

Where is Curacao and does it have any connection to that bright blue liqueur? Why does the average citizen know 4 languages? What is the Museum Kur Hulanda? Listen in to learn more.

Why are we so fascinated with this country that is smaller than Central Park, in New York? How did it become an independent nation? What happens at 11:55 every day there?

This week, we visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Where else can you see The BeatlesO drum set and Katy PerryOs candy coated dress? Find out what else you can see at this museum, plus learn how it came to Cleveland in the first place.

How did this 400 year old shipbuilding and fishing town reinvent itself as a tourist haven? How can you stay overnight in a lighthouse? What's the connection with Frederick Douglass?

Why is this park called a best-kept secret? What makes it so beautiful? Why do you need to see it sooner rather than later? Join Kathryn and Sara as they explore one of the most unique parks in the United States.

With July 4 on a Wednesday this year, youOll probably have a staycation. But that's no reason to be bored! WeOve got lots of fun activities you can do with your family and friends right in your own backyard.

Everyone knows Nashville is famous for country music. But did you know it has a thriving music scene in other genres too? What are some of the hottest clubs? Which famous musicians own record stores there? A local musician gives us an insiderOs guide.

Miami's South Beach is a great place to catch some rays and party to the max. But did you also know there are lots of museums, memorials and cultural activities going on? South Beach is home to the largest collection of art deco buildings in the world.

Mining towns thrived at the height of the gold rush in the American West. But as the mines dried up, the towns soon followed. Today these ghost towns are scattered all across the West.

So what do Meatopia, Outside Lands and Artown have in common? They are all large multi-day festivals being held in the U.S. this summer. We'll explore these and other festivals in our podcast, including a festival that's been around since 1897.

Our summer tour of North America makes its first stop in Canada: Banff and Jasper are two of the Canadian Rocky Mountain parks that form a UNESCO heritage site. Why are they on the list? WhatIs so special about the Icefields Parkway? Tune in to find out.

Join us on a dairy-themed tour of the Green Mountain State; weOll stop for Ben & JerryOs ice cream, Cabot Cheese and other creamy delights. Listen in to learn more about Vermont.

Cumberland Island is about the size of Manhattan but has hardly any residents. How did it manage to retain its natural beauty? How did the wild horses get there? What is its connection to the family of Thomas Carnegie and to John F. Kennedy, Jr.?

Located inside the Navajo Nation, this site has some amazing rock formations. How did Mummy Cave Overlook get its name? WhatIs the legend behind Spider Rock Overlook? Join Kathryn and Sarah as they explore this unique national monument.

We touched on Robben Island during our visit to Cape Town but there is so much more to cover. The island has been a leper colony, a prison, an insane asylum and is now a World Heritage Site and museum. ItOs also full of wildlife, like seals and penguins.

Back in the Gilded Age, Newport was the hub of the summer social season for the rich and famous. People like the Vanderbilts and the Astors built some magnificent mansions which are now open to the public. Join us as we take a tour.

Why is this park called a best-kept secret? What makes it so beautiful? Why do you need to see it sooner rather than later? Join Kathryn and Sara as they explore one of the most unique parks in the United States.