Staff and students of Hamburg Area High School who live in town typically know the unique locations close by, along with the history of their surroundings, though those that live outside of Hamburg itself typically are unaware of the hidden gems Hamburg has to offer. This also goes for the state as a whole, since some have never been outside of their county, let alone the state or country.
To solve the obliviousness, there is a website called Atlas Obscura that shows places both locally and globally, since it is created by many people’s discoveries around the globe. There will always be something new to look at, since it is an ever-changing app.
As an example of a unique discovery, Riley Mohn, a senior at Hamburg Area High School, went on a vacation over the summer, during the end of July into the start of August. Her mother, a frequent Atlas Obscura user, found a statue display experience called Dinosaur Kingdom II in Natural Bridge, VA. A roadside attraction that most would not even see-considering the road is named after the natural tourist attraction-was discovered using the website, and it was an unforgettable experience for the Mohn family. Not only was it a statue display, but Riley Mohn says “It was a time-traveling experience I will never forget, filled with Civil War and Dinosaurs, along with a wedding experience. This attraction is certainly worth the google search, or the Atlas Obscura discovery.” Sadly, people will never see Dinosaur Kingdom-the original-since it burned in a tragic fire, along with Monster Museum, both made by Mark Cline.
For more information, visit atlasobscura.com
