Kansas has created a road trip for travelers who prefer giant objects and unusual museums over traditional tourist stops. The journey connects eight of the state’s quirkiest roadside attractions. The itinerary is called the Quirky Kansas Constellation. It is one of several themed trips assembled by Kansas Tourism to help visitors explore different parts of …

A newly adopted dog survived nearly two days inside a San Francisco train tunnel as Caltrain trains passed nearby. The 2-year-old pit bull mix, named Roo, had disappeared after becoming frightened and running away from his owner. Caltrain employees initially spotted the brown-and-white dog lying motionless inside a tunnel in the Potrero Hill neighborhood. They …

Police responding to an unusual overnight call in Jeffersonville, Indiana, found a scaly surprise. It was a 5-foot alligator outside a law office. The reptile was several blocks from the Clark County Courthouse on Court Avenue. A resident spotted the animal early Sunday, Aug. 2, and alerted authorities. Officer Werling captured it with a control bar …

Drivers traveling through rural New Jersey encountered an unusual roadblock during a recent morning commute. They saw approximately 15 pigs after they escaped from their enclosure and wandered near a busy roadway. The animals were reported along Route 565 in Frankford Township on Wednesday, July 29. New Jersey State Police responded at approximately 8:38 a.m. …

During a recent competition, some of California’s most talented surfers showed off, and they all just happened to have four legs. Dogs of all sizes went surfing during the 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships. The competition took place Saturday, Aug. 1, at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica. Thousands of spectators gathered along the shoreline …

An unusually shaped raccoon named Jimothy has become one of Seattle’s newest hometown celebrities. The city’s baseball team also joined in on the celebration. The Seattle Mariners announced a Jimothy-themed night on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at T-Mobile Park. The first 20,000 fans through the gates received a special Jimothy rookie card. Fans could also purchase …

A passenger’s camping equipment raised serious concerns during a recent baggage screening at an Idaho airport. TSA officers discovered a military-grade parachute flare inside a checked bag at Boise Airport. The agency shared details about the discovery on Wednesday, Aug. 5, but TSA did not say when the bag was screened. The TSA thanked one …

A recent roller coaster malfunction left 18 people stranded above the ground at a Texas amusement park. Firefighters used an aerial ladder to bring them down one at a time. The Texas Tornado stopped at Wonderland Amusement Park in Amarillo shortly before the park closed on Saturday, Aug. 1. The incident happened during Wonderland’s 75th …

Can you imagine going out for a nice steak dinner and eating completely naked? Well, now you can if you want to. A South Florida steakhouse has dropped its dress code for one night each month. Guests can enjoy a five-course dinner while wearing a robe or nothing at all. C.L.A.S.S. Soirée Steakhouse in Hollywood …

Colorado wildlife officers are hearing about bears much more often this year. They have already received nearly 2,000 reports, roughly twice the number recorded at the same point last year. The state’s drought is one reason for the increase, according to ABC News. Dry conditions have reduced the availability of natural foods such as berries …